US Bridges

N New Street over Taylor Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · N Wchester Bypass 3583A5 · Structure no. 000000000054193

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N New Street over Taylor Run is a concrete tee beam carrying N New Street over Taylor Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN New Street
CrossesTaylor Run
LocationN Wchester Bypass 3583A5
Coordinates39.97126, -75.61912
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,079 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N New Street over Taylor Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is N New Street over Taylor 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N New Street over Taylor Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N New Street over Taylor Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N New Street over Taylor Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.