US Bridges

Cassatt Road over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · North of Paoli 24D06 · Structure no. 000000000010317

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,747
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cassatt Road over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cassatt Road over Norfolk Southern in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,747 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,769 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCassatt Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationNorth of Paoli 24D06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05929, -75.45324
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,747 (2024)
Projected traffic5,769 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cassatt Road over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cassatt Road over Norfolk Southern 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cassatt Road over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 6,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cassatt Road over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cassatt Road over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.