US Bridges

State Road over Big Elk Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI to Lewisville 52G8 · Structure no. 000000000041312

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesBig Elk Creek
Location3 MI to Lewisville 52G8
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.75108, -75.9007
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2024)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 State Road over Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State 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 February 2022.

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

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.