Street Road over Pocopson Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.W.ROUTE 100 40G09 · Structure no. 000000000010282
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,166
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Street Road over Pocopson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Street Road over Pocopson Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 88 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 11,166 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,502 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Street Road over Pocopson Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Street Road over Pocopson 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Street Road over Pocopson Creek carry?
About 11,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Street Road over Pocopson Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Street Road over Pocopson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.