Broad Run Road over Broad Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Near New Garden 54K4 · Structure no. 000000000010477
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,049
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Run Road over Broad Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Run Road over Broad Run Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,049 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,724 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Run Road over Broad Run Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Run Road over Broad Run Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Run Road over Broad Run Creek carry?
About 2,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Broad Run Road over Broad Run Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Run Road over Broad Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.