US Bridges

Green Street over Parke Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · S of Jefferson Av 3471J10 · Structure no. 000000000054235

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Street over Parke Run is a concrete culvert carrying Green Street over Parke Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreen Street
CrossesParke Run
LocationS of Jefferson Av 3471J10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.00532, -75.69806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Green Street over Parke Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Street over Parke 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 Green Street over Parke Run carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Street over Parke Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Green Street over Parke Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.