Old Route 23 over French Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Schuylkill;e Pike 15A05 · Structure no. 000000000010725
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,706
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Route 23 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Route 23 over French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,706 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,469 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 36 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Route 23 over French Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Route 23 over French 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Old Route 23 over French Creek carry?
About 6,706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 23 over French Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 23 over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.