US Bridges

Kimberton Road over Pickering Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.TO Pikeland 13K12 · Structure no. 000000000010076

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,359
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberton Road over Pickering Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kimberton Road over Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,359 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,147 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKimberton Road
CrossesPickering Creek
Location1.5MI.TO Pikeland 13K12
RouteState Highway 113
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09561, -75.61661
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,359 (2024)
Projected traffic16,147 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimberton Road over Pickering Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimberton Road over Pickering 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 Kimberton Road over Pickering Creek carry?

About 11,359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kimberton Road over Pickering Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberton Road over Pickering Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.