Gay Street over French Creek Local Roads
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · Phoenixville 3252G9 · Structure no. 000000000045372
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 975 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,319
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gay Street over French Creek Local Roads is a steel arch - deck carrying Gay Street over French Creek Local Roads in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,319 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,647 by 2032. The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Gay Street over French Creek Local Roads built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gay Street over French Creek Local Roads 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Gay Street over French Creek Local Roads carry?
About 6,319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gay Street over French Creek Local Roads?
The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Gay Street over French Creek Local Roads?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.