US Bridges

Lieds Road over Broad Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · W of Broad Run RD 3581D8 · Structure no. 000000000054244

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lieds Road over Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lieds Road over Broad 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLieds Road
CrossesBroad Run
LocationW of Broad Run RD 3581D8
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95162, -75.72592
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic305 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 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 Lieds Road over Broad Run built?

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

What condition is Lieds Road over Broad 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 Lieds Road over Broad Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lieds Road over Broad Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lieds Road over Broad Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.