Pickering Road over Pickering Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · East Pikeland Twp. 14C10 · Structure no. 000000000046899
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 273
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pickering Road over Pickering Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickering Road over Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2022. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pickering Road over Pickering Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pickering Road 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Pickering Road over Pickering Creek carry?
About 273 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pickering Road over Pickering Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pickering Road over Pickering Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.