Yellow Springs Rd. over Pickering Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · Nr Chester Springs 13J12 · Structure no. 000000000043982
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 695
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Springs Rd. over Pickering Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yellow Springs Rd. over Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yellow Springs Rd. over Pickering Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yellow Springs Rd. over Pickering 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Yellow Springs Rd. over Pickering Creek carry?
About 695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Springs Rd. over Pickering Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Springs Rd. over Pickering Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.