Compass Road over Buck Run
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 600 N of RTE 30 3578-B3 · Structure no. 000000000010810
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Compass Road over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Compass Road over Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Compass Road over Buck Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Compass Road over Buck 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Compass Road over Buck Run carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Compass Road over Buck Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Compass Road over Buck Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.