US Bridges

Radnor Chester Rd. over Ithan Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .7MI.S.DIST.OFFICE 14F11 · Structure no. 000000000015178

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,828
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radnor Chester Rd. over Ithan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Radnor Chester Rd. over Ithan Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,828 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,725 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRadnor Chester Rd.
CrossesIthan Creek
Location.7MI.S.DIST.OFFICE 14F11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.03129, -75.36649
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,828 (2024)
Projected traffic7,725 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Radnor Chester Rd. over Ithan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radnor Chester Rd. over Ithan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Radnor Chester Rd. over Ithan Creek carry?

About 4,828 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Radnor Chester Rd. over Ithan Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Radnor Chester Rd. over Ithan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.