US Bridges

Lees Bridge Road over Black Run Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. W. U.S.-1 4017K01 · Structure no. 000000000046235

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
757
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Bridge Road over Black Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lees Bridge Road over Black Run Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 757 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLees Bridge Road
CrossesBlack Run Creek
Location2 Mi. W. U.S.-1 4017K01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.74734, -76.06262
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2024)
Projected traffic751 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lees Bridge Road over Black Run Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Bridge Road over Black Run Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lees Bridge Road over Black Run Creek carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lees Bridge Road over Black Run Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lees Bridge Road over Black Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.