US Bridges

Spring Dell Road over Doe Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Traffic RTE.841 37H06 · Structure no. 000000000010498

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Dell Road over Doe Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Dell Road over Doe Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,494 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSpring Dell Road
CrossesDoe Run
LocationNr.Traffic RTE.841 37H06
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.90758, -75.83333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,494 (2024)
Projected traffic1,067 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Dell Road over Doe Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Dell Road 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 Spring Dell Road over Doe Run carry?

About 1,494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Spring Dell Road over Doe Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Dell Road over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.