US Bridges

Copeland School RD over Broad Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · East Bradford Twp. 31E6 · Structure no. 000000000010542

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,654
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copeland School RD over Broad Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Copeland School RD over Broad Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,654 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCopeland School RD
CrossesBroad Run
LocationEast Bradford Twp. 31E6
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98521, -75.64656
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,654 (2024)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 Copeland School RD over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copeland School RD over Broad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Copeland School RD over Broad Run carry?

About 1,654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Copeland School RD over Broad Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Copeland School RD over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.