US Bridges

Newport Pike over AMTRAK Main Line E-W

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Atglen 26H11 · Structure no. 000000000010022

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
397 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Pike over AMTRAK Main Line E-W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newport Pike over AMTRAK Main Line E-W in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, 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 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 12,616 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,858 by 2032. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Pike
CrossesAMTRAK Main Line E-W
LocationAtglen 26H11
RouteState Highway 41
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95106, -75.97121
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,616 (2024)
Projected traffic12,858 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$531,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Pike over AMTRAK Main Line E-W built?

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

What condition is Newport Pike over AMTRAK Main Line E-W 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Newport Pike over AMTRAK Main Line E-W carry?

About 12,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Newport Pike over AMTRAK Main Line E-W?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Pike over AMTRAK Main Line E-W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.