US Bridges

Conchester Highway over SEPTA & Webb Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.SE.CONCORDVILL 32E12 · Structure no. 000000000057517

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,632
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conchester Highway over SEPTA & Webb Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conchester Highway over SEPTA & Webb Creek 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 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 17,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,276 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesConchester Highway
CrossesSEPTA & Webb Creek
Location1MI.SE.CONCORDVILL 32E12
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates39.87803, -75.51333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,632 (2024)
Projected traffic64,276 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conchester Highway over SEPTA & Webb Creek built?

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

What condition is Conchester Highway over SEPTA & Webb 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Conchester Highway over SEPTA & Webb Creek carry?

About 17,632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Conchester Highway over SEPTA & Webb Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Conchester Highway over SEPTA & Webb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.