US Bridges

W 7th Street over Chester Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .4 Mi. N of PA-291 35-C1 · Structure no. 000000000056128

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,109
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 7th Street over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 7th Street over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,109 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,044 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 7th Street
CrossesChester Creek
Location.4 Mi. N of PA-291 35-C1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.8496, -75.3634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,109 (2013)
Projected traffic5,044 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 7th Street over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 7th 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does W 7th Street over Chester Creek carry?

About 4,109 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 7th Street over Chester Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns W 7th Street over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.