US Bridges

Old Stottsville RD over Branch Buck Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Stottsville 27J9 · Structure no. 000000000010568

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stottsville RD over Branch Buck Run is a concrete slab carrying Old Stottsville RD over Branch Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,023 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stottsville RD
CrossesBranch Buck Run
LocationNear Stottsville 27J9
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9582, -75.89333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2024)
Projected traffic1,023 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Stottsville RD over Branch Buck Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stottsville RD over Branch Buck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Stottsville RD over Branch Buck Run carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Old Stottsville RD over Branch Buck Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stottsville RD over Branch Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.