Bryson Road over Knights Run
PoorClosed to trafficChester County, Pennsylvania · North Homeville 3687-C10 · Structure no. 000000000010841
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bryson Road over Knights Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryson Road over Knights Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 125 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bryson Road over Knights Run built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Bryson Road over Knights 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bryson Road over Knights Run carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bryson Road over Knights Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bryson Road over Knights Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.