Octorara Road over Buck Run
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Sadsburyville 3578-F4 · Structure no. 000000000010816
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Octorara Road over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Octorara Road over Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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 load restriction.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Octorara Road over Buck Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Octorara 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Octorara Road over Buck Run carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Octorara Road over Buck Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Octorara Road over Buck Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.