Lenape Road over Branch Plum Run
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · .7 Mi. S. Price St. 41A1 · Structure no. 000000000010036
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,670
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lenape Road over Branch Plum Run is a steel culvert carrying Lenape Road over Branch Plum Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,790 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lenape Road over Branch Plum Run built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lenape Road over Branch Plum Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Lenape Road over Branch Plum Run carry?
About 9,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lenape Road over Branch Plum Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Lenape Road over Branch Plum Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.