East Gay Street over Penn Central (abandoned)
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 5MI.TO LR-15090 32B10 · Structure no. 000000000009922
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,640
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
East Gay Street over Penn Central (abandoned) is a concrete slab carrying East Gay Street over Penn Central (abandoned) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,452 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was East Gay Street over Penn Central (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Gay Street over Penn Central (abandoned) 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 2024.
How much traffic does East Gay Street over Penn Central (abandoned) carry?
About 13,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Gay Street over Penn Central (abandoned)?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns East Gay Street over Penn Central (abandoned)?
It is owned by the Railroad.