US Bridges

Forge Road over Chester Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi. N US-1 Adc 18-B7 · Structure no. 000000000015382

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,546
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forge Road over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forge Road over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 1,546 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,199 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesForge Road
CrossesChester Creek
Location1.25 Mi. N US-1 Adc 18-B7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91383, -75.48301
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,546 (2022)
Projected traffic3,199 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forge Road over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forge 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Forge Road over Chester Creek carry?

About 1,546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Forge Road over Chester Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Forge Road over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.