US Bridges

Mt Pleasant Road over French Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · S. Coventry Twp 05H11 · Structure no. 000000000010716

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant Road over French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Pleasant Road over French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMt Pleasant Road
CrossesFrench Creek
LocationS. Coventry Twp 05H11
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.17203, -75.69687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2019)
Projected traffic436 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Pleasant Road over French Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant Road over French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant Road over French Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant Road over French Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.