Doe Run Church RD over Buck Run
FairPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · E Fallowfield Twp 3690-A2 · Structure no. 000000000010678
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doe Run Church RD over Buck Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Doe Run Church RD over Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2023. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 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 Doe Run Church RD over Buck Run built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Doe Run Church RD over Buck 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Doe Run Church RD over Buck Run carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Doe Run Church RD over Buck 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 Doe Run Church RD over Buck Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.