Station Road over Chester Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .8MI.SOUTH PA-926 17-D4 · Structure no. 000000000015385
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Station Road over Chester Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Station Road over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Station Road over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Station 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Station Road over Chester Creek carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Station Road over Chester Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Station Road over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.