5th Street over Little Elk Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · South of Oxford 51H5 · Structure no. 000000000069341
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,456
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Little Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Street over Little Elk 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 1,456 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,668 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over Little Elk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 5th Street over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 1,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.