US Bridges

Lit. Washington RD over Culbertson Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr. RTE.137 Spur E 19H6 · Structure no. 000000000067996

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lit. Washington RD over Culbertson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lit. Washington RD over Culbertson Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLit. Washington RD
CrossesCulbertson Run
LocationNr. RTE.137 Spur E 19H6
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.05026, -75.76738
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2024)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2032
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lit. Washington RD over Culbertson Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lit. Washington RD over Culbertson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lit. Washington RD over Culbertson Run carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lit. Washington RD over Culbertson Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lit. Washington RD over Culbertson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.