US Bridges

Newport Pike over Knights Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. NW RTE 10 3688A5 · Structure no. 000000000046229

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,974
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Pike over Knights Run is a concrete culvert carrying Newport Pike over Knights Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,974 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Pike
CrossesKnights Run
Location1.5 Mi. NW RTE 10 3688A5
RouteState Highway 41
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90979, -75.9356
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,974 (2023)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Newport Pike over Knights Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Pike over Knights 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Newport Pike over Knights Run carry?

About 10,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Newport Pike over Knights Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Newport Pike over Knights Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.