US Bridges

Barnsley Chrome RD over Unt Northeast Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · N RTE 272 Intersect 51E9 · Structure no. 000000000068910

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnsley Chrome RD over Unt Northeast Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barnsley Chrome RD over Unt Northeast Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,085 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBarnsley Chrome RD
CrossesUnt Northeast Creek
LocationN RTE 272 Intersect 51E9
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.74183, -75.98686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2023)
Projected traffic3,085 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnsley Chrome RD over Unt Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnsley Chrome RD over Unt Northeast 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 Barnsley Chrome RD over Unt Northeast Creek carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barnsley Chrome RD over Unt Northeast Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Barnsley Chrome RD over Unt Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.