US Bridges

Buck Run Road over Buck Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Township Line 37E03 · Structure no. 000000000010487

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,763
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Run Road over Buck Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Buck Run Road over Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,763 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,257 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Run Road
CrossesBuck Run
LocationTownship Line 37E03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92258, -75.85031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,763 (2024)
Projected traffic3,257 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Buck Run Road over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Run Road over Buck 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 Buck Run Road over Buck Run carry?

About 2,763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Buck Run Road over Buck Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Run Road over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.