US Bridges

Pennell Road over Chester Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.S.BALTIMORE PK.33F10 · Structure no. 000000000015013

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,526
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennell Road over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pennell Road over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 10,526 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,319 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPennell Road
CrossesChester Creek
Location2MI.S.BALTIMORE PK.33F10
RouteState Highway 452
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89371, -75.43313
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,526 (2023)
Projected traffic17,319 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennell Road over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennell Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pennell Road over Chester Creek carry?

About 10,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pennell Road over Chester Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pennell Road over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.