Manor Avenue over Beaver Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · Downingtown 30F2 · Structure no. 000000000010189
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,422
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manor Avenue over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Manor Avenue over Beaver Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,422 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,361 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Manor Avenue over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Manor Avenue over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Manor Avenue over Beaver Creek carry?
About 11,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Manor Avenue over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Manor Avenue over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.