US Bridges

Pottstown Pike over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. S. Pottstown 6C7 · Structure no. 000000000010072

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,043
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottstown Pike over Pigeon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pottstown Pike over Pigeon Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 18,043 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,435 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPottstown Pike
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location4 Mi. S. Pottstown 6C7
RouteState Highway 100
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19538, -75.66247
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,043 (2024)
Projected traffic22,435 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pottstown Pike over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottstown Pike over Pigeon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pottstown Pike over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 18,043 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pottstown Pike over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Pottstown Pike over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.