US Bridges

Fairview Road over Beaver Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mi. W. RTE 100 12K2 · Structure no. 000000000046085

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
892
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Beaver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairview Road over Beaver Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFairview Road
CrossesBeaver Run
Location.1 Mi. W. RTE 100 12K2
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14634, -75.68452
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2024)
Projected traffic954 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Fairview Road over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Beaver Run carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Beaver Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.