US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave. over White Clay Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.EAST Lr 15047 46E08 · Structure no. 000000000010012

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,776
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave. over White Clay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pennsylvania Ave. over White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,459 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave.
CrossesWhite Clay Creek
Location.2MI.EAST Lr 15047 46E08
RouteState Highway 41
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82412, -75.78261
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,776 (2024)
Projected traffic22,459 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pennsylvania Ave. over White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave. over White Clay Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave. over White Clay Creek carry?

About 18,776 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave. over White Clay Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave. over White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.