US Bridges

Jennersville Road over Octoraro Railroad

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Kelton 45A10/3908K1 · Structure no. 000000000010251

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,748
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Jennersville Road over Octoraro Railroad is a steel culvert carrying Jennersville Road over Octoraro Railroad in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,748 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,583 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJennersville Road
CrossesOctoraro Railroad
LocationNear Kelton 45A10/3908K1
RouteState Highway 796
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8091, -75.8778
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,748 (2024)
Projected traffic14,583 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Jennersville Road over Octoraro Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennersville Road over Octoraro 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jennersville Road over Octoraro Railroad carry?

About 8,748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jennersville Road over Octoraro Railroad?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Jennersville Road over Octoraro Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.