US Bridges

Friends Meethouse over Doe Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Faggs Manor 37B08 · Structure no. 000000000010482

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friends Meethouse over Doe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friends Meethouse over Doe Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFriends Meethouse
CrossesDoe Run
LocationNear Faggs Manor 37B08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89461, -75.87481
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friends Meethouse over Doe Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friends Meethouse over Doe Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Friends Meethouse over Doe Run carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Friends Meethouse over Doe Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Friends Meethouse over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.