US Bridges

Schuylkill Road over Stony Run Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Spring City 7J12 · Structure no. 000000000010242

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,454
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Road over Stony Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Schuylkill Road over Stony Run Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 13,454 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,487 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Road
CrossesStony Run Creek
LocationNear Spring City 7J12
RouteState Highway 724
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16778, -75.55659
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,454 (2024)
Projected traffic18,487 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Schuylkill Road over Stony Run Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuylkill Road over Stony Run Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Road over Stony Run Creek carry?

About 13,454 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Road over Stony Run Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Road over Stony Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.