US Bridges

Old Lancaster Road over AMTRAK (phila to Pitt)

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Berwyn 24E8 · Structure no. 000000000010316

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,733
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Old Lancaster Road over AMTRAK (phila to Pitt) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Lancaster Road over AMTRAK (phila to Pitt) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 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 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 6,733 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lancaster Road
CrossesAMTRAK (phila to Pitt)
LocationBerwyn 24E8
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04674, -75.44531
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,733 (2024)
Projected traffic6,835 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$329,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lancaster Road over AMTRAK (phila to Pitt) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Old Lancaster Road over AMTRAK (phila to Pitt) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lancaster Road over AMTRAK (phila to Pitt) carry?

About 6,733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Lancaster Road over AMTRAK (phila to Pitt)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lancaster Road over AMTRAK (phila to Pitt)?

It is owned by the Railroad.