US Bridges

North Chatham Road over Doe Run

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Springdell 37J06(3689H05) · Structure no. 000000000010262

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Chatham Road over Doe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Chatham Road over Doe Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 633 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Chatham Road
CrossesDoe Run
LocationSpringdell 37J06(3689H05)
RouteState Highway 841
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90671, -75.82774
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2024)
Projected traffic789 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Chatham Road over Doe Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is North Chatham Road over Doe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Chatham Road over Doe Run carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is North Chatham Road over Doe Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns North Chatham Road over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.