Grove Avenue over Sucker Run
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · S of Pa 372 3579-D5 · Structure no. 000000000047165
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grove Avenue over Sucker Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grove Avenue over Sucker Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grove Avenue over Sucker Run built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grove Avenue over Sucker Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Grove Avenue over Sucker Run carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Grove Avenue over Sucker Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Grove Avenue over Sucker Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.