US Bridges

Mineral Springs RD over Rock Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · N. of Coatesville 28G2 · Structure no. 000000000042288

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral Springs RD over Rock Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mineral Springs RD over Rock Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMineral Springs RD
CrossesRock Run
LocationN. of Coatesville 28G2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9979, -75.83816
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2024)
Projected traffic985 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mineral Springs RD over Rock Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mineral Springs RD over Rock Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mineral Springs RD over Rock Run carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mineral Springs RD over Rock Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mineral Springs RD over Rock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.