Charlestown Road over Pickering Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Nr Horseshoe Trail 14J11 · Structure no. 000000000010331
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,961
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charlestown Road over Pickering Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlestown Road over Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,961 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,903 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Charlestown Road over Pickering Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charlestown Road over Pickering 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Charlestown Road over Pickering Creek carry?
About 7,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Charlestown Road over Pickering Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Charlestown Road over Pickering Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.