Glen Mills Road over Chester Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Gradyville Road 32H05 · Structure no. 000000000015364
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,875
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glen Mills Road over Chester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Mills Road over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 92 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 3,875 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,066 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glen Mills Road over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Glen Mills Road over Chester Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Glen Mills Road over Chester Creek carry?
About 3,875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Glen Mills Road over Chester Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Glen Mills Road over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.