Reedville Road over Branch Big Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI S Balt Pk 3907-J3 · Structure no. 000000000010800
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reedville Road over Branch Big Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reedville Road over Branch Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 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 | 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 Reedville Road over Branch Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reedville Road over Branch Big Elk 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Reedville Road over Branch Big Elk Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Reedville Road over Branch Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Reedville Road over Branch Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.