Lincoln Highway over Buck Run
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Coatesville 27G5 · Structure no. 000000000010549
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,192
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Highway over Buck Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Lincoln Highway over Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,192 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Highway over Buck Run built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Highway over Buck Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Buck Run carry?
About 7,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Highway over Buck Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Highway over Buck Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.