Conestoga Road over Ithan Creek
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Pennsylvania · West Sproul Road 14G11 · Structure no. 000000000015173
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,128
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Conestoga Road over Ithan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Conestoga Road over Ithan Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,128 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,525 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Conestoga Road over Ithan Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Conestoga Road over Ithan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Conestoga Road over Ithan Creek carry?
About 10,128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Conestoga Road over Ithan Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Conestoga Road over Ithan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.