Christine Road over Octoraro Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Kirks Bridge 50C05 · Structure no. 000000000010171
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Christine Road over Octoraro Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christine Road over Octoraro Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 7,061 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,629 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Christine Road over Octoraro Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Christine Road over Octoraro 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Christine Road over Octoraro Creek carry?
About 7,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Christine Road over Octoraro Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Christine Road over Octoraro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.