Main Street over French Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · Phoenixville Boro 15E05 · Structure no. 000000000010636
- Built
- 1847
- 178 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,616
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1847 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 178 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,368 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Main Street over French Creek built?
It was built in 1847, making it 178 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Main Street over French Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over French Creek carry?
About 6,616 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over French Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.