US Bridges

Manor Road over Indian Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. US 322 19A2 · Structure no. 000000000010038

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,787
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manor Road over Indian Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Manor Road over Indian Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 115 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 4,787 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesManor Road
CrossesIndian Run
Location1 Mi. N. US 322 19A2
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates40.07291, -75.81322
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,787 (2024)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manor Road over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Manor Road over Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Manor Road over Indian Run carry?

About 4,787 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Manor Road over Indian Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Manor Road over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.