US Bridges

Barton Drive over Branch of French Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · NE of Penn DR 3251B4 · Structure no. 000000000054205

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Drive over Branch of French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barton Drive over Branch of French 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Drive
CrossesBranch of French Creek
LocationNE of Penn DR 3251B4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16579, -75.61741
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic397 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Barton Drive over Branch of French Creek built?

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

What condition is Barton Drive over Branch of French 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 Barton Drive over Branch of French Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barton Drive over Branch of French Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Drive over Branch of French Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.