Fulmer Rd. T-500 over Pigeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.S.Pottstown 3138-J10 · Structure no. 000000000010773
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fulmer Rd. T-500 over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulmer Rd. T-500 over Pigeon Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fulmer Rd. T-500 over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Fulmer Rd. T-500 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 2024.
How much traffic does Fulmer Rd. T-500 over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fulmer Rd. T-500 over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fulmer Rd. T-500 over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.