US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave. over Trout Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Avondale 46E08 · Structure no. 000000000010011

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,287
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave. over Trout Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pennsylvania Ave. over Trout Run 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 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 13,287 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,299 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave.
CrossesTrout Run
LocationAvondale 46E08
RouteState Highway 41
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82181, -75.77895
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,287 (2024)
Projected traffic18,299 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pennsylvania Ave. over Trout Run built?

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

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave. over Trout 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave. over Trout Run carry?

About 13,287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave. over Trout Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave. over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.