US Bridges

Byers Road over Pickering Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Anselma 21D2 · Structure no. 000000000010332

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,283
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byers Road over Pickering Creek is a concrete slab carrying Byers Road over Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,625 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesByers Road
CrossesPickering Creek
LocationNear Anselma 21D2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07884, -75.65344
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,283 (2024)
Projected traffic4,625 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byers Road over Pickering Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byers 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Byers Road over Pickering Creek carry?

About 2,283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Byers Road over Pickering Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Byers Road over Pickering Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.