Little Conestoga R over Black Horse Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Marsh Creek Park 20D01 · Structure no. 000000000010612
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,755
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Conestoga R over Black Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Conestoga R over Black Horse Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6,755 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,861 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Conestoga R over Black Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Conestoga R over Black Horse 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 Little Conestoga R over Black Horse Creek carry?
About 6,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Little Conestoga R over Black Horse Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Little Conestoga R over Black Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.