French Creek Road over French Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Pa 23 3251-D6 · Structure no. 000000000010703
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 321
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Creek Road over French Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying French Creek Road over French Creek 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 20 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French Creek Road over French Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is French Creek Road over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does French Creek Road over French Creek carry?
About 321 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is French Creek Road over French Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns French Creek Road over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.