US Bridges

Paoli Pike over Phila.Electric Company

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Valley Forge 24C05 · Structure no. 000000000010166

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,713
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paoli Pike over Phila.Electric Company is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paoli Pike over Phila.Electric Company in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 10,713 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,905 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPaoli Pike
CrossesPhila.Electric Company
LocationNear Valley Forge 24C05
RouteState Highway 252
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06487, -75.45811
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,713 (2023)
Projected traffic15,905 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Phila.Electric Company built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paoli Pike over Phila.Electric Company 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Paoli Pike over Phila.Electric Company carry?

About 10,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Paoli Pike over Phila.Electric Company?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Paoli Pike over Phila.Electric Company?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.