US Bridges

Conchester Highway over Chichester Road/ 3805-H4

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Upper Chichester 42D05 · Structure no. 000000000014984

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conchester Highway over Chichester Road/ 3805-H4 is a concrete frame carrying Conchester Highway over Chichester Road/ 3805-H4 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 18,611 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,981 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesConchester Highway
CrossesChichester Road/ 3805-H4
LocationUpper Chichester 42D05
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85041, -75.45226
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,611 (2023)
Projected traffic26,981 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conchester Highway over Chichester Road/ 3805-H4 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conchester Highway over Chichester Road/ 3805-H4 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 Conchester Highway over Chichester Road/ 3805-H4 carry?

About 18,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Conchester Highway over Chichester Road/ 3805-H4?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Conchester Highway over Chichester Road/ 3805-H4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.