US Bridges

Sproul Road over Nsrc (earnest-Glen)

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Frazer S. US 30 22H10 · Structure no. 000000000010221

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sproul Road over Nsrc (earnest-Glen) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sproul Road over Nsrc (earnest-Glen) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,148 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSproul Road
CrossesNsrc (earnest-Glen)
LocationFrazer S. US 30 22H10
RouteState Highway 352
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03603, -75.55902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,670 (2024)
Projected traffic12,148 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sproul Road over Nsrc (earnest-Glen) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sproul Road over Nsrc (earnest-Glen) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sproul Road over Nsrc (earnest-Glen) carry?

About 9,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sproul Road over Nsrc (earnest-Glen)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sproul Road over Nsrc (earnest-Glen)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.