US Bridges

Doe Run Road over Buck Run

PoorPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · At Township Line 37H1 · Structure no. 000000000010045

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,896
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doe Run Road over Buck Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Doe Run Road over Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,896 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,016 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDoe Run Road
CrossesBuck Run
LocationAt Township Line 37H1
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates39.93203, -75.82992
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,896 (2024)
Projected traffic5,016 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doe Run Road over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doe Run Road over Buck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Doe Run Road over Buck Run carry?

About 2,896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Doe Run Road over Buck Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Doe Run Road over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.