US Bridges

Pennsgrove Road over West Branch Big Elk Crk

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · NE Oxford 44B8/3798A9 · Structure no. 000000000040739

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsgrove Road over West Branch Big Elk Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Pennsgrove Road over West Branch Big Elk Crk in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsgrove Road
CrossesWest Branch Big Elk Crk
LocationNE Oxford 44B8/3798A9
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82183, -75.9362
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2024)
Projected traffic470 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pennsgrove Road over West Branch Big Elk Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsgrove Road over West Branch Big Elk Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsgrove Road over West Branch Big Elk Crk carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pennsgrove Road over West Branch Big Elk Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsgrove Road over West Branch Big Elk Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.