Swedesford Road over Conrail(abandoned)
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Chester Valley 23B07 · Structure no. 000000000010295
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,725
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swedesford Road over Conrail(abandoned) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swedesford Road over Conrail(abandoned) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,725 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,618 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swedesford Road over Conrail(abandoned) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swedesford Road over Conrail(abandoned) 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 2024.
How much traffic does Swedesford Road over Conrail(abandoned) carry?
About 9,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Swedesford Road over Conrail(abandoned)?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Swedesford Road over Conrail(abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.