US Bridges

Paoli Pike over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · North of Paoli 23K07 · Structure no. 000000000010162

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paoli Pike over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paoli Pike over Norfolk Southern in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 5 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 22,103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,159 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPaoli Pike
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationNorth of Paoli 23K07
RouteState Highway 252
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05333, -75.47522
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,103 (2024)
Projected traffic25,159 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paoli Pike over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paoli Pike over Norfolk Southern 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Paoli Pike over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 22,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paoli Pike over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Paoli Pike over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.