Chester Pike over Darby Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.E.OF US-13 36B05 · Structure no. 000000000015405
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,380
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chester Pike over Darby Creek is a steel other carrying Chester Pike over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 13,380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,961 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 86 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chester Pike over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chester Pike over Darby 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 Chester Pike over Darby Creek carry?
About 13,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Chester Pike over Darby Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Chester Pike over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.