US Bridges

Thouron RD (T-378) over Trib to Doe Run

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · W Marlborough Twp 3689-H6 · Structure no. 000000000010673

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thouron RD (T-378) over Trib to Doe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thouron RD (T-378) over Trib to Doe Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThouron RD (T-378)
CrossesTrib to Doe Run
LocationW Marlborough Twp 3689-H6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.90082, -75.82827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic183 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$620,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thouron RD (T-378) over Trib to Doe Run built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thouron RD (T-378) over Trib to Doe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Thouron RD (T-378) over Trib to Doe Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Thouron RD (T-378) over Trib to Doe Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Thouron RD (T-378) over Trib to Doe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.