US Bridges

Pughtown Road over French Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Wilsons Corner 14A3 · Structure no. 000000000010354

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,334
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pughtown Road over French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pughtown Road over French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 88 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 6 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 2,334 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPughtown Road
CrossesFrench Creek
LocationWilsons Corner 14A3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14492, -75.60891
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,334 (2023)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pughtown Road over French Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Pughtown Road over French 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 Pughtown Road over French Creek carry?

About 2,334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pughtown Road over French Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pughtown Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.