US Bridges

Germany Hollow RD over Indian Run

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · W.Brandywine Twp. 18K01 · Structure no. 000000000010696

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germany Hollow RD over Indian Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germany Hollow RD over Indian 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2023. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGermany Hollow RD
CrossesIndian Run
LocationW.Brandywine Twp. 18K01
RouteCity Street 378
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0739, -75.8167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic113 by 2023
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Germany Hollow RD over Indian Run built?

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

What condition is Germany Hollow RD over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Germany Hollow RD over Indian Run carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Germany Hollow RD over Indian Run?

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

Who owns Germany Hollow RD over Indian Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.