US Bridges

Doe Run Road over Doe Run

PoorPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.WEST TR 841 37K04 · Structure no. 000000000010047

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,881
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doe Run Road over Doe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doe Run Road over Doe Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,881 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,975 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDoe Run Road
CrossesDoe Run
Location.1MI.WEST TR 841 37K04
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates39.91496, -75.81593
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,881 (2024)
Projected traffic5,975 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doe Run Road over Doe Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doe Run Road over Doe 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 Doe Run carry?

About 4,881 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Doe Run Road over Doe Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Doe Run Road over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.