Reisler Road over Jordan Run
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Elk Township 4020-B2 · Structure no. 000000000010647
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reisler Road over Jordan Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reisler Road over Jordan Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reisler Road over Jordan Run built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reisler Road over Jordan 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Reisler Road over Jordan Run carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Reisler Road over Jordan Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Reisler Road over Jordan Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.