US Bridges

Stanford Drive over Pickering Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · N of Byers RD 3362C08 · Structure no. 000000000054201

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanford Drive over Pickering Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stanford Drive over Pickering 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStanford Drive
CrossesPickering Creek
LocationN of Byers RD 3362C08
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0787, -75.6743
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic305 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanford Drive over Pickering Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanford Drive over Pickering 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Stanford Drive over Pickering Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stanford Drive over Pickering Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Stanford Drive over Pickering Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.