Pusey Mill Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW Balt Pike 3798-F8 · Structure no. 000000000010660
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,154
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pusey Mill Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pusey Mill Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Pusey Mill Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pusey Mill 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 Pusey Mill Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek carry?
About 1,154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pusey Mill Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Pusey Mill Road over E. Branch Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.