Black Rock Road over Schuylkill River

Fair Condition110 years old6,319 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
LocationBlack Rock Bridge 8e13
CarriesBlack Rock Road
CrossesSchuylkill River
Coordinates40.15889, -75.51191

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length554.1 ft (168.9 m)
Max Span109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area1655.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1916 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,319 (2024)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000010081

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