Ellis Woods Road over Pigeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 2.4 MI N PA-23 3139-A8 · Structure no. 000000000010775
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis Woods Road over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis Woods Road over Pigeon Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Ellis Woods Road over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis Woods Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ellis Woods Road over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ellis Woods Road over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis Woods Road over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.