US Bridges

Street Road over Leech Run

Poor

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Camp Tweedale Gsa 43B11 · Structure no. 000000000010471

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street Road over Leech Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Street Road over Leech Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 4 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.

It carries about 562 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStreet Road
CrossesLeech Run
LocationCamp Tweedale Gsa 43B11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.80516, -76.00873
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Street Road over Leech Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Street Road over Leech Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Street Road over Leech Run carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Street Road over Leech Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Street Road over Leech Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.