US Bridges

Lloyd Ave (T-340) over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI S US-322 3471-E10 · Structure no. 000000000010688

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,248
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lloyd Ave (T-340) over Beaver Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lloyd Ave (T-340) over Beaver Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 106 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,873 by 2023. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLloyd Ave (T-340)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.7 MI S US-322 3471-E10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00321, -75.72453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,248 (2018)
Projected traffic6,873 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lloyd Ave (T-340) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Lloyd Ave (T-340) over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lloyd Ave (T-340) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 6,248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lloyd Ave (T-340) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lloyd Ave (T-340) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.