US Bridges

Walnut Glenn Road over Ways Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · E Lewisville RD 3909B09 · Structure no. 000000000054133

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Glenn Road over Ways Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Walnut Glenn Road over Ways 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Glenn Road
CrossesWays Run
LocationE Lewisville RD 3909B09
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75927, -75.86556
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic650 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Glenn Road over Ways Run built?

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

What condition is Walnut Glenn Road over Ways 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Glenn Road over Ways Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Glenn Road over Ways Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Glenn Road over Ways Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.