US Bridges

Cheyney Road over Br.Chester Ck.(fld.Pln.)

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.CHEYNEY Col. 32C03 · Structure no. 000000000015362

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
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 Br.Chester Ck.(fld.Pln.) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cheyney Road over Br.Chester Ck.(fld.Pln.) 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).

Location

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CarriesCheyney Road
CrossesBr.Chester Ck.(fld.Pln.)
Location1MI.S.CHEYNEY Col. 32C03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92986, -75.52343
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,741 (2024)
Projected traffic6,430 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cheyney Road over Br.Chester Ck.(fld.Pln.) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheyney Road over Br.Chester Ck.(fld.Pln.) 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 2021.

How much traffic does Cheyney Road over Br.Chester Ck.(fld.Pln.) carry?

About 3,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cheyney Road over Br.Chester Ck.(fld.Pln.)?

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 Br.Chester Ck.(fld.Pln.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.