Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · West Coatesville 28G5 · Structure no. 000000000010551
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,294
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,294 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,886 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK carry?
About 9,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.