Watson Mill Road over Broad Run
FairPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · London Britain 3910-J8 · Structure no. 000000000010646
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 959
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson Mill Road over Broad Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watson Mill Road over Broad Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 959 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,055 by 2023. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson Mill Road over Broad Run built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watson Mill Road over Broad 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Watson Mill Road over Broad Run carry?
About 959 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Watson Mill Road over Broad Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Watson Mill Road over Broad Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.