Baltimore Pike over West Br Chester Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Markham 32E10 · Structure no. 000000000014784
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,522
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baltimore Pike over West Br Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baltimore Pike over West Br Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 years old, older 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 20,522 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,458 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baltimore Pike over West Br Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Baltimore Pike over West Br 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Baltimore Pike over West Br Chester Creek carry?
About 20,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Baltimore Pike over West Br Chester Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Baltimore Pike over West Br Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.