US Bridges

Chesterville Road over Big Elk Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Lewisville 53A11 · Structure no. 000000000040737

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,653
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterville Road over Big Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chesterville Road over Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,653 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,409 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesChesterville Road
CrossesBig Elk Creek
LocationLewisville 53A11
RouteState Highway 841
Coordinates39.7356, -75.87544
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,653 (2024)
Projected traffic5,409 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Chesterville Road over Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterville Road over Big Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Chesterville Road over Big Elk Creek carry?

About 2,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chesterville Road over Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterville Road over Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.