US Bridges

Linfield Bridge over Schuylkill River

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Parkerford 7E5 · Structure no. 000000000010361

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,993
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linfield Bridge over Schuylkill River is a steel truss - thru carrying Linfield Bridge over Schuylkill River in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 5,993 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,963 by 2032. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLinfield Bridge
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationParkerford 7E5
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20521, -75.58076
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,993 (2024)
Projected traffic6,963 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$930,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linfield Bridge over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Linfield Bridge over Schuylkill River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Linfield Bridge over Schuylkill River carry?

About 5,993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Linfield Bridge over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Linfield Bridge over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.