HORSESHOE TRAIL
Carrying HORSESHOE TRAIL over PICKERING CREEK
.14 MI. W. PA113 3362K06, Chester, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HORSESHOE TRAIL
The HORSESHOE TRAIL bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries HORSESHOE TRAIL over PICKERING CREEK. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HORSESHOE TRAIL compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2022
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 25.6 m (84 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000068780
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HORSESHOE TRAIL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HORSESHOE TRAIL against other structures in Chester and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HORSESHOE TRAIL?
HORSESHOE TRAIL in Chester, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HORSESHOE TRAIL inspected?
HORSESHOE TRAIL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HORSESHOE TRAIL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HORSESHOE TRAIL?
HORSESHOE TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HORSESHOE TRAIL?
HORSESHOE TRAIL is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HORSESHOE TRAIL and does age affect safety?
HORSESHOE TRAIL was built in 2022, making it 4 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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