SKELP LEVEL ROAD
Carrying SKELP LEVEL ROAD over NSRC (TRACK REMOVED)
1200' S LR15095 3581-K1, Chester, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SKELP LEVEL ROAD
The SKELP LEVEL ROAD bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries SKELP LEVEL ROAD over NSRC (TRACK REMOVED). It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.7 meters (94 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SKELP LEVEL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1927
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 28.7 m (94 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000010771
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
SKELP LEVEL ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SKELP LEVEL ROAD against other structures in Chester and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SKELP LEVEL ROAD?
SKELP LEVEL ROAD in Chester, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SKELP LEVEL ROAD inspected?
SKELP LEVEL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SKELP LEVEL ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SKELP LEVEL ROAD?
SKELP LEVEL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SKELP LEVEL ROAD?
SKELP LEVEL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is SKELP LEVEL ROAD and does age affect safety?
SKELP LEVEL ROAD was built in 1927, making it 99 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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