US Bridges

Concord Road over Chester Creek / 3694-J10

Poor

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .7MI.S.CONCORDVI. 32E12 · Structure no. 000000000015301

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,019
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Road over Chester Creek / 3694-J10 is a masonry arch - deck carrying Concord Road over Chester Creek / 3694-J10 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 127 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.

It carries about 9,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,970 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesConcord Road
CrossesChester Creek / 3694-J10
Location.7MI.S.CONCORDVI. 32E12
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.88063, -75.51194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,019 (2024)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Road over Chester Creek / 3694-J10 built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Concord Road over Chester Creek / 3694-J10 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Concord Road over Chester Creek / 3694-J10 carry?

About 9,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Concord Road over Chester Creek / 3694-J10?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Road over Chester Creek / 3694-J10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.