West Bridge Street over AMTRAK
PoorClosed to trafficChester County, Pennsylvania · Borough Parksburg 3578-B7 · Structure no. 000000000010871
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 1979 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Bridge Street over AMTRAK is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying West Bridge Street over AMTRAK in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 122 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 1 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 34 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 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Bridge Street over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is West Bridge Street over AMTRAK 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does West Bridge Street over AMTRAK carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is West Bridge Street over AMTRAK?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns West Bridge Street over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.