US Bridges

Airport Road over East Br Chester Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · At Wc Reservoir 3583-J3 · Structure no. 000000000010846

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,040
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over East Br Chester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road over East Br Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesEast Br Chester Creek
LocationAt Wc Reservoir 3583-J3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98518, -75.57095
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,040 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over East Br Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over East Br Chester Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over East Br Chester Creek carry?

About 7,040 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over East Br Chester Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over East Br Chester Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.