US Bridges

Fieldhouse Lane over 0320 Chester Road

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 0.9M NW of SR0476 3697-D6 · Structure no. 000000000015462

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fieldhouse Lane over 0320 Chester Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fieldhouse Lane over 0320 Chester Road in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFieldhouse Lane
Crosses0320 Chester Road
Location0.9M NW of SR0476 3697-D6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9023, -75.3505
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2010)
Projected traffic850 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$238,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fieldhouse Lane over 0320 Chester Road built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Fieldhouse Lane over 0320 Chester Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fieldhouse Lane over 0320 Chester Road carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Fieldhouse Lane over 0320 Chester Road?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Fieldhouse Lane over 0320 Chester Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.