Pikeland Road over Pigeon Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Charlestown 14E12 · Structure no. 000000000010350
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 693
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pikeland Road over Pigeon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pikeland Road over Pigeon Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Pikeland Road over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pikeland Road over Pigeon 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pikeland Road over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 693 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pikeland Road over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pikeland Road over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.