US Bridges

Reed Road over Whetstone Run

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E SR320 Adc 21-A1 · Structure no. 000000000015384

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Road over Whetstone Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Reed Road over Whetstone Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 12,119 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,497 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Road
CrossesWhetstone Run
Location1 MI E SR320 Adc 21-A1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9544, -75.336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,119 (2022)
Projected traffic13,497 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Road over Whetstone Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed Road over Whetstone 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Reed Road over Whetstone Run carry?

About 12,119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Reed Road over Whetstone Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Road over Whetstone Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.