US Bridges

Zieber Road over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · N of Kolb RD 3139E09 · Structure no. 000000000054208

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zieber Road over Pigeon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Zieber Road over Pigeon 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesZieber Road
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationN of Kolb RD 3139E09
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.199, -75.5968
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic183 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Zieber Road over Pigeon Creek built?

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

What condition is Zieber Road over Pigeon 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 Zieber Road over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Zieber Road over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Zieber Road over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.