Gen.Lafayette Blvd over Radley Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Osborne Hill 3693-B4 · Structure no. 000000000010769
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gen.Lafayette Blvd over Radley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gen.Lafayette Blvd over Radley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gen.Lafayette Blvd over Radley Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gen.Lafayette Blvd over Radley 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Gen.Lafayette Blvd over Radley Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gen.Lafayette Blvd over Radley Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Gen.Lafayette Blvd over Radley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.