US Bridges

Lancaster Avenue over Hardings Run

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Lancaster Ave. 14G09 · Structure no. 000000000014851

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,662
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster Avenue over Hardings Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lancaster Avenue over Hardings Run in Delaware 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 5 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 31,662 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,127 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLancaster Avenue
CrossesHardings Run
LocationLancaster Ave. 14G09
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03755, -75.36047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,662 (2024)
Projected traffic40,127 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lancaster Avenue over Hardings Run built?

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

What condition is Lancaster Avenue over Hardings 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lancaster Avenue over Hardings Run carry?

About 31,662 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster Avenue over Hardings Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lancaster Avenue over Hardings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.