US Bridges

Starr Road over Whiskey Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · E of Penn RD 3910H02 · Structure no. 000000000054137

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starr Road over Whiskey Run is a concrete culvert carrying Starr Road over Whiskey Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStarr Road
CrossesWhiskey Run
LocationE of Penn RD 3910H02
Coordinates39.80313, -75.76311
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Starr Road over Whiskey Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starr Road over Whiskey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Starr Road over Whiskey Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Starr Road over Whiskey Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Starr Road over Whiskey Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.