Conestoga Road over Branch Pickering Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · NW of Route 113 21F1 · Structure no. 000000000010230
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Conestoga Road over Branch Pickering Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Conestoga Road over Branch Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,090 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Conestoga Road over Branch Pickering Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Conestoga Road over Branch Pickering 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Conestoga Road over Branch Pickering Creek carry?
About 7,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Conestoga Road over Branch Pickering Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Conestoga Road over Branch Pickering Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.