9th Street over Chester Creek
GoodDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. S. I-95 3807B04 · Structure no. 000000000047531
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 172 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,722
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Street over Chester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,722 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,028 by 2032. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 9th Street over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th Street 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 2022.
How much traffic does 9th Street over Chester Creek carry?
About 10,722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 9th Street over Chester Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Street over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.