Schuylkill Road over French Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · West Phoenixville 15A5 · Structure no. 000000000009945
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,545
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuylkill Road over French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Road over French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 18,545 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,303 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schuylkill Road over French Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schuylkill 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Schuylkill Road over French Creek carry?
About 18,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Schuylkill Road over French Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Schuylkill Road over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.