US Bridges

Scroggy Road over US-1 By-Pass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .6MI.N.PA 472 Int. 43E13 · Structure no. 000000000010571

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,083
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scroggy Road over US-1 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scroggy Road over US-1 By-Pass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,083 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesScroggy Road
CrossesUS-1 By-Pass
Location.6MI.N.PA 472 Int. 43E13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79466, -75.9885
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,083 (2024)
Projected traffic978 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scroggy Road over US-1 By-Pass built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scroggy Road over US-1 By-Pass 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 Scroggy Road over US-1 By-Pass carry?

About 1,083 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Scroggy Road over US-1 By-Pass?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Scroggy Road over US-1 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.