2nd Street over Chester Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Chester Creek 43G06 · Structure no. 000000000014953
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 335
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Street over Chester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 106 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 951 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 2nd Street over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is 2nd Street over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 2nd Street over Chester Creek carry?
About 335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Street over Chester Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Street over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.