Old Schuylkill RD over Pigeon Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChester County, Pennsylvania · 500 N of PA-724 3139-G9 · Structure no. 000000000010723
- Built
- 1804
- 221 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 406
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Schuylkill RD over Pigeon Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Old Schuylkill RD over Pigeon Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1804, so it is 221 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 406 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Schuylkill RD over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1804, making it 221 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Schuylkill RD over Pigeon 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Old Schuylkill RD over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 406 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Old Schuylkill RD over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old Schuylkill RD over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.