US Bridges

Hephzibah Hill Rd. over Dennis Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .6M.N.STRASBURG Rd. 29B9 · Structure no. 000000000010505

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hephzibah Hill Rd. over Dennis Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hephzibah Hill Rd. over Dennis Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHephzibah Hill Rd.
CrossesDennis Run
Location.6M.N.STRASBURG Rd. 29B9
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95861, -75.80298
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2024)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hephzibah Hill Rd. over Dennis Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hephzibah Hill Rd. over Dennis 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hephzibah Hill Rd. over Dennis Run carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hephzibah Hill Rd. over Dennis Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hephzibah Hill Rd. over Dennis Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.