US Bridges

Newport Pike over Limestone Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Kaolin 55C1 · Structure no. 000000000010010

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Pike over Limestone Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Newport Pike over Limestone Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, 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 12,271 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,636 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Pike
CrossesLimestone Road
LocationNear Kaolin 55C1
RouteState Highway 41
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79823, -75.72496
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,271 (2024)
Projected traffic22,636 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Pike over Limestone Road built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Pike over Limestone Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Newport Pike over Limestone Road carry?

About 12,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Newport Pike over Limestone Road?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Pike over Limestone Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.