US Bridges

Bridge Street over AMTRAK (hbsg. Branch)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2000 S of Rt 30 3474-J5 · Structure no. 000000000010867

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over AMTRAK (hbsg. Branch) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over AMTRAK (hbsg. Branch) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesAMTRAK (hbsg. Branch)
Location2000 S of Rt 30 3474-J5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.0372, -75.5129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over AMTRAK (hbsg. Branch) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over AMTRAK (hbsg. Branch) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over AMTRAK (hbsg. Branch) carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over AMTRAK (hbsg. Branch)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over AMTRAK (hbsg. Branch)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.