Ross Fording Road over Octoraro Creek

Fair Condition141 years old130 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
LocationNear Cochranville 35d10
CarriesRoss Fording Road
CrossesOctoraro Creek
Coordinates39.88281, -75.99168

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialAluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length88.9 ft (27.1 m)
Max Span87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Deck Width15.7 ft (4.8 m)
Deck Area130.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1885 (reconstructed 2018)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic130 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000010518

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