FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHESTER PIKE

Carrying CHESTER PIKE over STONY CREEK

.75 MI. S. PA-420 3697K10, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
88 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHESTER PIKE

The CHESTER PIKE bridge in Delaware, Pennsylvania carries CHESTER PIKE over STONY CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,135 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 88.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CHESTER PIKE compares

▲ 48.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Pennsylvania bridges
269
Bridges in Delaware · 27 in Poor condition
CHESTER PIKE 88.0 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
88.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
20.4 m (67 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,135 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000046955

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHESTER PIKE 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 CHESTER PIKE against other structures in Delaware 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 CHESTER PIKE?

CHESTER PIKE in Delaware, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHESTER PIKE inspected?

CHESTER PIKE'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 16,135 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHESTER PIKE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CHESTER PIKE?

CHESTER PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHESTER PIKE?

CHESTER PIKE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CHESTER PIKE and does age affect safety?

CHESTER PIKE was built in 2011, making it 15 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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