US Bridges

Pikeland Road T488 over Pickering Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West Pikeland Twp. 14A11 · Structure no. 000000000010705

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pikeland Road T488 over Pickering Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pikeland Road T488 over Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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.

It carries about 474 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPikeland Road T488
CrossesPickering Creek
LocationWest Pikeland Twp. 14A11
RouteCity Street 488
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09991, -75.61034
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2019)
Projected traffic578 by 2039
Trucks14%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pikeland Road T488 over Pickering Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pikeland Road T488 over Pickering 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pikeland Road T488 over Pickering Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pikeland Road T488 over Pickering Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pikeland Road T488 over Pickering Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.