US Bridges

Lewisville-Chester over Hodgson Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Lewisville 53B09 · Structure no. 000000000010254

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewisville-Chester over Hodgson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lewisville-Chester over Hodgson Run 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 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 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLewisville-Chester
CrossesHodgson Run
LocationNear Lewisville 53B09
RouteState Highway 841
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74631, -75.86664
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2024)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lewisville-Chester over Hodgson Run built?

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

What condition is Lewisville-Chester over Hodgson Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lewisville-Chester over Hodgson Run carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lewisville-Chester over Hodgson Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lewisville-Chester over Hodgson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.