Ridge Road over French Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Knauertown 5D11 · Structure no. 000000000009942
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,931
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Road over French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 7,931 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,831 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over French Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Road over French 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over French Creek carry?
About 7,931 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over French Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.