US Bridges

Lewisville Road over Hodgson Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2.0 Mi. Peacedale 53B8 · Structure no. 000000000010422

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewisville Road over Hodgson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lewisville Road over Hodgson Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,306 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,192 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLewisville Road
CrossesHodgson Run
Location2.0 Mi. Peacedale 53B8
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.75253, -75.87059
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,306 (2023)
Projected traffic1,192 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewisville Road over Hodgson Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewisville Road over Hodgson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lewisville Road over Hodgson Run carry?

About 1,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lewisville Road over Hodgson Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lewisville Road over Hodgson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.