Edges Mill Road over Branch Beaver Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Edge Mill 30C1 · Structure no. 000000000010605
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,979
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edges Mill Road over Branch Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Edges Mill Road over Branch Beaver Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,979 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,014 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Edges Mill Road over Branch Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Edges Mill Road over Branch Beaver 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Edges Mill Road over Branch Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Edges Mill Road over Branch Beaver Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns Edges Mill Road over Branch Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.