Water Works Road over Rock Run
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · Coatesville Reser. 28E1 · Structure no. 000000000010586
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 833
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Works Road over Rock Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Works Road over Rock Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Works Road over Rock Run built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Works Road over Rock Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Water Works Road over Rock Run carry?
About 833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Water Works Road over Rock Run?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Water Works Road over Rock Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.