US Bridges

Yellow Springs Rd. over Pine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Route 113 13K12 · Structure no. 000000000010343

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Springs Rd. over Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Yellow Springs Rd. over Pine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesYellow Springs Rd.
CrossesPine Creek
LocationNear Route 113 13K12
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0923, -75.61464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2023)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellow Springs Rd. over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellow Springs Rd. over Pine 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Yellow Springs Rd. over Pine Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Yellow Springs Rd. over Pine Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Springs Rd. over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.