Broad Street over East Penn Railroad
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 M S SR472 Adc 3907-D5 · Structure no. 000000000010868
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over East Penn Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over East Penn Railroad in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 111 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 37 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over East Penn Railroad built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Broad Street over East Penn Railroad 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Street over East Penn Railroad carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over East Penn Railroad?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over East Penn Railroad?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.