US Bridges

Ayerwood Drive over Tri. of Beaver Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .12M Frm Lloyd AVE3471D10 · Structure no. 000000000052732

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ayerwood Drive over Tri. of Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ayerwood Drive over Tri. of Beaver Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAyerwood Drive
CrossesTri. of Beaver Creek
Location.12M Frm Lloyd AVE3471D10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00434, -75.72687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic122 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ayerwood Drive over Tri. of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ayerwood Drive over Tri. of Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ayerwood Drive over Tri. of Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ayerwood Drive over Tri. of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Ayerwood Drive over Tri. of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.