US Bridges

Lt Washington Road over Culbertson Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West of SR 282 19J5 · Structure no. 000000000010595

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lt Washington Road over Culbertson Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lt Washington Road over Culbertson Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 122 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 6 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 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLt Washington Road
CrossesCulbertson Run
LocationWest of SR 282 19J5
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05667, -75.75167
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2024)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lt Washington Road over Culbertson Run built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Lt Washington Road over Culbertson 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 Lt Washington Road over Culbertson Run carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lt Washington Road over Culbertson Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lt Washington Road over Culbertson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.