US Bridges

Newport Pike over Officers Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Atglen 26H12 · Structure no. 000000000010021

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,974
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Pike over Officers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newport Pike over Officers Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,974 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,680 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNewport Pike
CrossesOfficers Run
LocationAtglen 26H12
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates39.94583, -75.96785
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,974 (2023)
Projected traffic28,680 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Pike over Officers Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Newport Pike over Officers Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Newport Pike over Officers Run carry?

About 10,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Newport Pike over Officers Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Pike over Officers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.