US Bridges

State Road over Pickering Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · South Phonexville 15B11 · Structure no. 000000000009957

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Pickering Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,298 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,729 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Road
CrossesPickering Creek
LocationSouth Phonexville 15B11
RouteState Highway 29
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10163, -75.53585
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,298 (2024)
Projected traffic13,729 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Road over Pickering Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Pickering Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does State Road over Pickering Creek carry?

About 6,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Pickering Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Pickering Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.