US Bridges

Conchester Highway over Smith Bridge Road

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.S.E.CONCORDV. 41F01 · Structure no. 000000000057459

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,674
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conchester Highway over Smith Bridge Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Conchester Highway over Smith Bridge Road in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 27,674 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,699 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesConchester Highway
CrossesSmith Bridge Road
Location2MI.S.E.CONCORDV. 41F01
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates39.872, -75.50168
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,674 (2024)
Projected traffic52,699 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conchester Highway over Smith Bridge Road built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conchester Highway over Smith Bridge Road 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Conchester Highway over Smith Bridge Road carry?

About 27,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Conchester Highway over Smith Bridge Road?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Conchester Highway over Smith Bridge Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.