US Bridges

Newport Pike over Pine Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · North of Atglen 26E8 · Structure no. 000000000045654

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Pike over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newport Pike over Pine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,616 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,858 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNewport Pike
CrossesPine Creek
LocationNorth of Atglen 26E8
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates39.96214, -75.98795
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,616 (2024)
Projected traffic12,858 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Newport Pike over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Pike over Pine 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Newport Pike over Pine Creek carry?

About 12,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Newport Pike over Pine Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Pike over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.