US Bridges

Edges Mill Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .8 Mi. West of 322 30A1 · Structure no. 000000000010606

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,979
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edges Mill Road over Beaver Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Edges Mill Road over Beaver Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 109 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 1,979 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,014 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEdges Mill Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.8 Mi. West of 322 30A1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01073, -75.74354
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,979 (2024)
Projected traffic3,014 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edges Mill Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Edges Mill Road over Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Edges Mill Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Edges Mill Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Edges Mill Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.