Forest Manor Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI S PA-926 3798-E5 · Structure no. 000000000010656
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 499
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Manor Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Manor Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 499 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2023. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Forest Manor Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Manor Road over E. Branch Big Elk 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Manor Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek carry?
About 499 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Forest Manor Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Manor Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.