US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · East Coatesville 29C4 · Structure no. 000000000010552

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,271
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 1994, so it is 31 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 17,271 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,975 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationEast Coatesville 29C4
RouteU.S. Route 30B
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98786, -75.79607
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,271 (2024)
Projected traffic16,975 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK carry?

About 17,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.