US Bridges

East Christine Rd. over East Penn Railroad

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Nottingham Pk. 50K08 · Structure no. 000000000010169

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,547
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Christine Rd. over East Penn Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Christine Rd. over East Penn Railroad in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 5,547 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Christine Rd.
CrossesEast Penn Railroad
LocationNr.Nottingham Pk. 50K08
RouteState Highway 272
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74842, -76.01661
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,547 (2024)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Christine Rd. over East Penn Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Christine Rd. 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 2022.

How much traffic does East Christine Rd. over East Penn Railroad carry?

About 5,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is East Christine Rd. over East Penn Railroad?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Christine Rd. over East Penn Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.