Bertolet School RD over French Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. S. SR1028 3250-F5 · Structure no. 000000000010712
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bertolet School RD over French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bertolet School RD over French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 120 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 3 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2023. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bertolet School RD over French Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Bertolet School RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bertolet School RD over French Creek carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Bertolet School RD over French Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bertolet School RD over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.