US Bridges

Wagontown Road over Railroad Wilmington Br.

Poor

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Coatesville 28H3 · Structure no. 000000000010583

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
833
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Wagontown Road over Railroad Wilmington Br. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagontown Road over Railroad Wilmington Br. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 833 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWagontown Road
CrossesRailroad Wilmington Br.
LocationNear Coatesville 28H3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9911, -75.8301
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2024)
Projected traffic1,253 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$674,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagontown Road over Railroad Wilmington Br. built?

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

What condition is Wagontown Road over Railroad Wilmington Br. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Wagontown Road over Railroad Wilmington Br. carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wagontown Road over Railroad Wilmington Br.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wagontown Road over Railroad Wilmington Br.?

It is owned by the Railroad.