US Bridges

Boot Road over AMTRAK

PoorPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Downingtown 31B2 · Structure no. 000000000010398

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boot Road over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boot Road over AMTRAK in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,406 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,075 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBoot Road
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationNear Downingtown 31B2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00621, -75.67141
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,406 (2024)
Projected traffic15,075 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boot Road over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boot Road over AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Boot Road over AMTRAK carry?

About 10,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Boot Road over AMTRAK?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Boot Road over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.