US Bridges

Oakbourne Road over Goose Creek

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Chester County, Pennsylvania · E of Trellis Lane 3583J10 · Structure no. 000000000057669

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakbourne Road over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakbourne Road over Goose Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOakbourne Road
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationE of Trellis Lane 3583J10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94212, -75.57214
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakbourne Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakbourne Road over Goose 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oakbourne Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakbourne Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Oakbourne Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.