Lions Head Road over Birch Run
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · West Caln 3469-E6 · Structure no. 000000000010634
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lions Head Road over Birch Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lions Head Road over Birch Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lions Head Road over Birch Run built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lions Head Road over Birch 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Lions Head Road over Birch Run carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lions Head Road over Birch Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Lions Head Road over Birch Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.