Porters Mill Road over Pigeon Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · S Coventry Twp 3138-G10 · Structure no. 000000000010708
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,430
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porters Mill Road over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porters Mill Road over Pigeon Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,745 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porters Mill Road over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Porters Mill Road over Pigeon 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Porters Mill Road over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 1,430 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Porters Mill Road over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Porters Mill Road over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.