Seven Stars Road over French Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · East Vincent Twp. 14F04 · Structure no. 000000000010718
- Built
- 1856
- 169 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,994
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seven Stars Road over French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seven Stars Road over French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1856 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 169 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 2,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,293 by 2023. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seven Stars Road over French Creek built?
It was built in 1856, making it 169 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Seven Stars 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Seven Stars Road over French Creek carry?
About 2,994 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Seven Stars Road over French Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Seven Stars Road over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.