US Bridges

New Road over W Branch Chester Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .6MI.WEST PA-452 25-F3 · Structure no. 000000000069604

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,415
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Road over W Branch Chester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Road over W Branch Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Road
CrossesW Branch Chester Creek
Location.6MI.WEST PA-452 25-F3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88945, -75.44319
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2022)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2045
Trucks11%
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 New Road over W Branch Chester Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Road over W Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does New Road over W Branch Chester Creek carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is New Road over W Branch Chester Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns New Road over W Branch Chester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.