Warwick Furnace RD over South Br. French Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 MI S PA-23 3249-F6 · Structure no. 000000000010686
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 565
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Warwick Furnace RD over South Br. French Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Warwick Furnace RD over South Br. French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 136 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Warwick Furnace RD over South Br. French Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Warwick Furnace RD over South Br. French 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Warwick Furnace RD over South Br. French Creek carry?
About 565 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Warwick Furnace RD over South Br. French Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Warwick Furnace RD over South Br. French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.