US Bridges

Chesterfield Road over Byberry Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Wessex Lane 20B03 · Structure no. 000000000039253

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
1984 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterfield Road over Byberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chesterfield Road over Byberry Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,260 by 2004. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChesterfield Road
CrossesByberry Creek
LocationN of Wessex Lane 20B03
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.07225, -74.99291
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1984)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2004
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$496,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterfield Road over Byberry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterfield Road over Byberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Chesterfield Road over Byberry Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Chesterfield Road over Byberry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterfield Road over Byberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.