FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEMBLEY DRIVE

Carrying WEMBLEY DRIVE over BRANCH OF TROUT CREEK

N OF SWEDESFORD RD 3368C8, Chester, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEMBLEY DRIVE

The WEMBLEY DRIVE bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries WEMBLEY DRIVE over BRANCH OF TROUT CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.

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

How WEMBLEY DRIVE compares

▼ 0.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Pennsylvania bridges
285
Bridges in Chester · 25 in Poor condition
WEMBLEY DRIVE 39.0 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000054181

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEMBLEY DRIVE 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 WEMBLEY DRIVE 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 WEMBLEY DRIVE?

WEMBLEY DRIVE in Chester, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEMBLEY DRIVE inspected?

WEMBLEY DRIVE'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 110 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEMBLEY DRIVE 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 WEMBLEY DRIVE?

WEMBLEY DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEMBLEY DRIVE?

WEMBLEY DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is WEMBLEY DRIVE and does age affect safety?

WEMBLEY DRIVE was built in 1990, making it 36 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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