Art School Road over Branch Pickering Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Nr Chester Springs 13H11 · Structure no. 000000000010338
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 695
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Art School Road over Branch Pickering Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Art School Road over Branch Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Art School Road over Branch Pickering Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Art School 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Art School Road over Branch Pickering Creek carry?
About 695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Art School Road over Branch Pickering Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Art School Road over Branch Pickering Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.