US Bridges

Baltimore Pike over Chester Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. W. RTE452 3695G06 · Structure no. 000000000046073

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,404
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore Pike over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baltimore Pike over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 27,404 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,341 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBaltimore Pike
CrossesChester Creek
Location1 Mi. W. RTE452 3695G06
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates39.90108, -75.46097
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,404 (2024)
Projected traffic33,341 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baltimore Pike over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baltimore Pike 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Baltimore Pike over Chester Creek carry?

About 27,404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baltimore Pike over Chester Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore Pike over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.