West Cedarville RD over Eckers Run
PoorClosed to trafficChester County, Pennsylvania · N Coventry Twp 3138-B4 · Structure no. 000000000010665
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 316
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Cedarville RD over Eckers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Cedarville RD over Eckers 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 316 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 West Cedarville RD over Eckers Run built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Cedarville RD over Eckers 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does West Cedarville RD over Eckers Run carry?
About 316 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is West Cedarville RD over Eckers Run?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns West Cedarville RD over Eckers Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.