Creek Road over Plum Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Leanape 40H06 · Structure no. 000000000010057
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,057
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Creek Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Creek Road over Plum Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Creek Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Creek Road over Plum 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Creek Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 1,057 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Creek Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Creek Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.