US Bridges

Westtown Road over East Br Chester Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Westtown 32K12 · Structure no. 000000000042622

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,226
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westtown Road over East Br Chester Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Westtown Road over East Br Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,926 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWesttown Road
CrossesEast Br Chester Creek
LocationWesttown 32K12
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95223, -75.54866
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2024)
Projected traffic3,926 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 Westtown Road over East Br Chester Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westtown Road over East Br Chester 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Westtown Road over East Br Chester Creek carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Westtown Road over East Br Chester Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Westtown Road over East Br Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.