William Penn Hy over Lr 395 & Chalfont Run
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Over SR 2053 · Structure no. 000000000001574
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 266 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
William Penn Hy over Lr 395 & Chalfont Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying William Penn Hy over Lr 395 & Chalfont Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 84 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 5 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 22,920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,265 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was William Penn Hy over Lr 395 & Chalfont Run built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is William Penn Hy over Lr 395 & Chalfont Run 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does William Penn Hy over Lr 395 & Chalfont Run carry?
About 22,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is William Penn Hy over Lr 395 & Chalfont Run?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns William Penn Hy over Lr 395 & Chalfont Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.