US Bridges

Stoney Run Road over Stoney Run Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · SW Spring City 7H11 · Structure no. 000000000010356

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Run Road over Stoney Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stoney Run Road over Stoney Run Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStoney Run Road
CrossesStoney Run Creek
LocationSW Spring City 7H11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16904, -75.5627
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2024)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoney Run Road over Stoney Run Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoney Run Road over Stoney Run Creek 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 Stoney Run Road over Stoney Run Creek carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Stoney Run Road over Stoney Run Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Run Road over Stoney Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.