US Bridges

Westbourne Road over Chester Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Westtown 41H2 · Structure no. 000000000040738

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,521
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westbourne Road over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westbourne Road over Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,521 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWestbourne Road
CrossesChester Creek
LocationWesttown 41H2
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.93488, -75.55827
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,521 (2024)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Westbourne Road over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westbourne Road over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Westbourne Road over Chester Creek carry?

About 2,521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Westbourne Road over Chester Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Westbourne Road over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.