Cheyney Road over Chester Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.CHEYNEY Col. 32C03 · Structure no. 000000000015361
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,741
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheyney Road over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cheyney Road over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 3,741 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,430 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheyney Road over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cheyney 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Cheyney Road over Chester Creek carry?
About 3,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cheyney Road over Chester Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cheyney Road over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.