Font Road over Black Horse Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · SE Saint Andrews LN3361G4 · Structure no. 000000000054198
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Font Road over Black Horse Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Font Road over Black Horse Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Font Road over Black Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Font Road over Black Horse 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Font Road over Black Horse Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Font Road over Black Horse Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Font Road over Black Horse Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.