Fairview Road over Marsh Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · Nr. Fairview Church 11K9 · Structure no. 000000000010627
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,995
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairview Road over Marsh Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fairview Road over Marsh Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 4 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 1,995 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,706 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairview Road over Marsh Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairview Road over Marsh 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Fairview Road over Marsh Creek carry?
About 1,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Fairview Road over Marsh Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Fairview Road over Marsh Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.