West Fifth Street over Chester Creek
GoodDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.N.OF PA-291 35-D2 · Structure no. 000000000015381
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,490
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Fifth Street over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Fifth Street over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,666 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Fifth Street over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Fifth Street over Chester Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does West Fifth Street over Chester Creek carry?
About 1,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Fifth Street over Chester Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns West Fifth Street over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.