US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Broad Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.TO Lr 15080 30G13 · Structure no. 000000000043236

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,975
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Broad Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Telegraph Road over Broad Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,065 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesBroad Run
Location2MI.TO Lr 15080 30G13
RouteState Highway 162
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94661, -75.70301
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2024)
Projected traffic6,065 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Telegraph Road over Broad Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Road over Broad Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Broad Run carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Road over Broad Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Road over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.