Media Road over Little Elk Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · Hickory Hill 52C08 · Structure no. 000000000040871
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Media Road over Little Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Media Road over Little 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Media Road over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Media Road over Little 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Media Road over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Media Road over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Media Road over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.