ST Malachi Road over Doe Run
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Londonderry High 3689-D6 · Structure no. 000000000010668
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST Malachi Road over Doe Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST Malachi Road over Doe Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 111 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 ST Malachi Road over Doe Run built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is ST Malachi Road over Doe 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 2024.
How much traffic does ST Malachi Road over Doe Run carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is ST Malachi Road over Doe Run?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns ST Malachi Road over Doe Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.