US Bridges

West Chester Pike over Indian Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Kum-On-Inn 34A9 · Structure no. 000000000009928

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,826
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Chester Pike over Indian Run is a concrete tee beam carrying West Chester Pike over Indian Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 28,826 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,428 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Chester Pike
CrossesIndian Run
LocationNear Kum-On-Inn 34A9
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates39.97005, -75.47277
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,826 (2024)
Projected traffic35,428 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Chester Pike over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is West Chester Pike over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Chester Pike over Indian Run carry?

About 28,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Chester Pike over Indian Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns West Chester Pike over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.