Hall Road over Branch Big Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI N Balt Pk 3797-K10 · Structure no. 000000000010802
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hall Road over Branch Big Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hall Road over Branch Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hall Road over Branch Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Hall Road over Branch Big Elk 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Hall Road over Branch Big Elk Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hall 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 19 ft wide.
Who owns Hall Road over Branch Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.