Chestnut Street over Amtrak/Norfolk Southern
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft N Boot RD 3471-J10 · Structure no. 000000000068223
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,125
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over Amtrak/Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut Street over Amtrak/Norfolk Southern in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8,125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2037. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Street over Amtrak/Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut Street over Amtrak/Norfolk Southern 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Amtrak/Norfolk Southern carry?
About 8,125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over Amtrak/Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over Amtrak/Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.