US Bridges

West Central Ave. over AMTRAK (tracks Removed)

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Green Tree Rt. 30 3475-A5 · Structure no. 000000000010860

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
1989 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

West Central Ave. over AMTRAK (tracks Removed) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Central Ave. over AMTRAK (tracks Removed) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 910 by 2015. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Central Ave.
CrossesAMTRAK (tracks Removed)
LocationGreen Tree Rt. 30 3475-A5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0428, -75.4956
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1989)
Projected traffic910 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Central Ave. over AMTRAK (tracks Removed) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is West Central Ave. over AMTRAK (tracks Removed) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Central Ave. over AMTRAK (tracks Removed) carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is West Central Ave. over AMTRAK (tracks Removed)?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West Central Ave. over AMTRAK (tracks Removed)?

It is owned by the Railroad.