US Bridges

Cold Springs Drive over Trib. to Chester Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mi. E US-202 3583-J8 · Structure no. 000000000047164

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Springs Drive over Trib. to Chester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cold Springs Drive over Trib. to Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2022. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCold Springs Drive
CrossesTrib. to Chester Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E US-202 3583-J8
Coordinates39.95213, -75.5717
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2022
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cold Springs Drive over Trib. to Chester Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Springs Drive over Trib. to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cold Springs Drive over Trib. to Chester Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cold Springs Drive over Trib. to Chester Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Cold Springs Drive over Trib. to Chester Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.