Sixth ST over Chester Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDelaware County, Pennsylvania · W of Sproul ST 3807-B5 · Structure no. 000000000054893
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixth ST over Chester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth ST over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sixth ST over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sixth ST over Chester Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Sixth ST over Chester Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sixth ST over Chester Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Sixth ST over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.