Prizer Road (T513) over Beaver Run
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · .4 MI W. PA-100 3250-C5 · Structure no. 000000000045263
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prizer Road (T513) over Beaver Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Prizer Road (T513) over Beaver Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prizer Road (T513) over Beaver Run built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prizer Road (T513) over Beaver Run 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Prizer Road (T513) over Beaver Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Prizer Road (T513) over Beaver Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Prizer Road (T513) over Beaver Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.