US Bridges

Foulk Road over Conchester Highway

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 3MI.SE.CONCORDVIL. 41K03 · Structure no. 000000000014952

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,796
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foulk Road over Conchester Highway is a concrete frame carrying Foulk Road over Conchester Highway in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 7,796 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,859 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFoulk Road
CrossesConchester Highway
Location3MI.SE.CONCORDVIL. 41K03
RouteState Highway 261
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85815, -75.47702
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,796 (2024)
Projected traffic9,859 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foulk Road over Conchester Highway built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foulk Road over Conchester Highway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Foulk Road over Conchester Highway carry?

About 7,796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Foulk Road over Conchester Highway?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Foulk Road over Conchester Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.