Horse Shoe Trail over Birch Run

Fair Condition86 years old920 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
LocationWest Vincent Twp. 13d08
CarriesHorse Shoe Trail
CrossesBirch Run
Coordinates40.11740, -75.65843

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width20.3 ft (6.2 m)
Deck Area54.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic920 (2019)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010702

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