US Bridges

Swan Road over Officers Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Atglen 26H09 · Structure no. 000000000010569

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Road over Officers Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Swan Road over Officers Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 2,465 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSwan Road
CrossesOfficers Run
LocationNear Atglen 26H09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95678, -75.96978
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (2024)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swan Road over Officers Run built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan Road over Officers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Road over Officers Run carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Swan Road over Officers Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Road over Officers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.