DOWLIN FORGE ROAD
Carrying DOWLIN FORGE ROAD over SHAMONA CREEK
NEAR DOWLIN 3471-G4, Chester, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DOWLIN FORGE ROAD
The DOWLIN FORGE ROAD bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries DOWLIN FORGE ROAD over SHAMONA CREEK. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,866 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DOWLIN FORGE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1915
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.5 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,866 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000010827
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DOWLIN FORGE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare DOWLIN FORGE 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 DOWLIN FORGE ROAD?
DOWLIN FORGE ROAD in Chester, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DOWLIN FORGE ROAD inspected?
DOWLIN FORGE 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 2,866 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DOWLIN FORGE ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DOWLIN FORGE ROAD?
DOWLIN FORGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DOWLIN FORGE ROAD?
DOWLIN FORGE ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is DOWLIN FORGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
DOWLIN FORGE ROAD was built in 1915, making it 111 years old.
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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