US Bridges

Lenape Road over Bennetts Run Pond

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. N. U.S. 1 40B12 · Structure no. 000000000047014

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
505 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,843
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenape Road over Bennetts Run Pond is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lenape Road over Bennetts Run Pond 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 16,843 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,774 by 2032. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLenape Road
CrossesBennetts Run Pond
Location.5 Mi. N. U.S. 1 40B12
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates39.87475, -75.66166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,843 (2024)
Projected traffic16,774 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 Lenape Road over Bennetts Run Pond built?

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

What condition is Lenape Road over Bennetts Run Pond 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 Lenape Road over Bennetts Run Pond carry?

About 16,843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lenape Road over Bennetts Run Pond?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lenape Road over Bennetts Run Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.