US Bridges

Strasburg Road over Taylors Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.COUNTY Line 31F10 · Structure no. 000000000010087

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,806
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strasburg Road over Taylors Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Strasburg Road over Taylors Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,806 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,373 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStrasburg Road
CrossesTaylors Run
Location1MI.COUNTY Line 31F10
RouteState Highway 162
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96039, -75.63887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,806 (2024)
Projected traffic7,373 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strasburg Road over Taylors Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strasburg Road over Taylors 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Strasburg Road over Taylors Run carry?

About 6,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Strasburg Road over Taylors Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Strasburg Road over Taylors Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.