Kerlin Street over Chester Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Upland Boro Line 43E04 · Structure no. 000000000015293
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kerlin Street over Chester Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kerlin Street over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 103 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 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,746 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 74 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kerlin Street over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Kerlin 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Kerlin Street over Chester Creek carry?
About 16,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kerlin Street over Chester Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Kerlin Street over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.