US Bridges

Church Road over Branch Buck Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Mobil Gas Sta. 27F9 · Structure no. 000000000009934

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Branch Buck Run is a concrete culvert carrying Church Road over Branch Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 13,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,961 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesBranch Buck Run
LocationNr.Mobil Gas Sta. 27F9
RouteState Highway 10
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96027, -75.91326
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,564 (2023)
Projected traffic17,961 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Church Road over Branch Buck Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Branch Buck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Church Road over Branch Buck Run carry?

About 13,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Branch Buck Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Church Road over Branch Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.