3rd Street(sr 291) over Chester Creek
GoodDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Just West of RT352 43G05 · Structure no. 000000000043228
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street(sr 291) over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 3rd Street(sr 291) over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 13,190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,690 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 85 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Street(sr 291) over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street(sr 291) 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does 3rd Street(sr 291) over Chester Creek carry?
About 13,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street(sr 291) over Chester Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street(sr 291) over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.