US Bridges

Chester Pike over Stony Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi. S. PA-420 3697K10 · Structure no. 000000000046955

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,561
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester Pike over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chester Pike over Stony 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,561 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,263 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChester Pike
CrossesStony Creek
Location.75 Mi. S. PA-420 3697K10
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates39.87759, -75.31813
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,561 (2024)
Projected traffic18,263 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chester Pike over Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is Chester Pike over Stony 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Chester Pike over Stony Creek carry?

About 17,561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chester Pike over Stony Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Chester Pike over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.