Norwood Road over Ludwigs Run
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · At Sterling LN 3471-J7 · Structure no. 000000000043396
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,764
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norwood Road over Ludwigs Run is a concrete culvert carrying Norwood Road over Ludwigs 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 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norwood Road over Ludwigs Run built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Norwood Road over Ludwigs 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Norwood Road over Ludwigs Run carry?
About 2,764 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Norwood Road over Ludwigs Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Norwood Road over Ludwigs Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.