US Bridges

N Five Points Road over E Br of Chester Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · S of Ward Ave. 3583-F2 · Structure no. 000000000054189

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Five Points Road over E Br of Chester Creek is a concrete slab carrying N Five Points Road over E Br of Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,663 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Five Points Road
CrossesE Br of Chester Creek
LocationS of Ward Ave. 3583-F2
Coordinates39.98818, -75.58864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,663 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Five Points Road over E Br of Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Five Points Road over E Br of Chester Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N Five Points Road over E Br of Chester Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Five Points Road over E Br of Chester Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Five Points Road over E Br of Chester Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.