US Bridges

Lewis/Chesterville over W. Br. White Clay Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. NE of 896 53H5 · Structure no. 000000000010255

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,928
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis/Chesterville over W. Br. White Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lewis/Chesterville over W. Br. White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 1,928 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis/Chesterville
CrossesW. Br. White Clay Creek
Location.5 Mi. NE of 896 53H5
RouteState Highway 841
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76623, -75.82939
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,928 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lewis/Chesterville over W. Br. White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis/Chesterville over W. Br. White Clay Creek 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Lewis/Chesterville over W. Br. White Clay Creek carry?

About 1,928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lewis/Chesterville over W. Br. White Clay Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis/Chesterville over W. Br. White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.