US Bridges

Pike Springs Road over Branch of French Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 100 Kimberton RD 14H6 · Structure no. 000000000010078

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Springs Road over Branch of French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pike Springs Road over Branch of French 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 9,113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,878 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPike Springs Road
CrossesBranch of French Creek
Location100 Kimberton RD 14H6
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates40.12982, -75.55918
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,113 (2024)
Projected traffic12,878 by 2032
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pike Springs Road over Branch of French Creek built?

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

What condition is Pike Springs Road over Branch of 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pike Springs Road over Branch of French Creek carry?

About 9,113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pike Springs Road over Branch of French Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Pike Springs Road over Branch of French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.