Art School Road over Branch of Pickering Crk
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · W Vincet;e Pikelnd 14B09 · Structure no. 000000000010700
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Art School Road over Branch of Pickering Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Art School Road over Branch of Pickering Crk in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2023. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Art School Road over Branch of Pickering Crk built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Art School Road over Branch of Pickering Crk 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Art School Road over Branch of Pickering Crk carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Art School Road over Branch of Pickering Crk?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Art School Road over Branch of Pickering Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.