Downingtown Pike over Taylors Run
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · West Chester 31G09 · Structure no. 000000000010560
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,723
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downingtown Pike over Taylors Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Downingtown Pike over Taylors Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 5,723 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,118 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Downingtown Pike over Taylors Run built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Downingtown Pike over Taylors 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 2024.
How much traffic does Downingtown Pike over Taylors Run carry?
About 5,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Downingtown Pike over Taylors Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Downingtown Pike over Taylors Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.