US Bridges

Schuylkill Road over Eckers Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Lr 779 02A12 · Structure no. 000000000069566

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,108
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Road over Eckers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schuylkill Road over Eckers Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,045 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Road
CrossesEckers Creek
LocationNear Lr 779 02A12
RouteState Highway 724
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23553, -75.68096
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,108 (2023)
Projected traffic7,045 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Road over Eckers Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuylkill Road over Eckers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Road over Eckers Creek carry?

About 5,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Road over Eckers Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Road over Eckers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.