Newark Road over Muddy Run
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Upper Oxford Twp. 43F01 · Structure no. 000000000010271
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,551
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newark Road over Muddy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newark Road over Muddy 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,551 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,162 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newark Road over Muddy Run built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Newark Road over Muddy Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Newark Road over Muddy Run carry?
About 2,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Newark Road over Muddy Run?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Newark Road over Muddy Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.