US Bridges

Bollinger Road over Perkins Run

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · NW of Creek RD 403359J2 · Structure no. 000000000054213

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bollinger Road over Perkins Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Bollinger Road over Perkins Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBollinger Road
CrossesPerkins Run
LocationNW of Creek RD 403359J2
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11648, -75.82407
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic350 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bollinger Road over Perkins Run built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bollinger Road over Perkins 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bollinger Road over Perkins Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bollinger Road over Perkins Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bollinger Road over Perkins Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.