US Bridges

Highland RD (T440) over Taylor Run

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · East Bradford Twp 3582-J6 · Structure no. 000000000010695

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,326
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland RD (T440) over Taylor Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highland RD (T440) over Taylor Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,058 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland RD (T440)
CrossesTaylor Run
LocationEast Bradford Twp 3582-J6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9658, -75.6324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,326 (2019)
Projected traffic4,058 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland RD (T440) over Taylor Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland RD (T440) over Taylor 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Highland RD (T440) over Taylor Run carry?

About 3,326 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Highland RD (T440) over Taylor Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Highland RD (T440) over Taylor Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.