Union Street over East Penn Railroad
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Kennett Square; 47F06 · Structure no. 000000000010052
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,233
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over East Penn Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Union Street over East Penn Railroad in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 7,233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,959 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Street over East Penn Railroad built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Union Street over East Penn Railroad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Union Street over East Penn Railroad carry?
About 7,233 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over East Penn Railroad?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over East Penn Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.