US Bridges

Harmonyville Road over Pine Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · French Creek SP 4H7 · Structure no. 000000000042830

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmonyville Road over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harmonyville Road over Pine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHarmonyville Road
CrossesPine Creek
LocationFrench Creek SP 4H7
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.18812, -75.76716
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmonyville Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmonyville Road over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Harmonyville Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Harmonyville Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harmonyville Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.