US Bridges

Bethel Church Road over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Brownsback 7D6 · Structure no. 000000000010360

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church Road over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Church Road over Pigeon Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,293 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Church Road
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationNear Brownsback 7D6
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19729, -75.5866
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2024)
Projected traffic3,293 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bethel Church Road over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Church 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 Bethel Church Road over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Church Road over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Church Road over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.