US Bridges

Wickerton Road over Mid. Br. White Clay Cr.

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.S.TWP.LINE 53K2 · Structure no. 000000000010257

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,453
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wickerton Road over Mid. Br. White Clay Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wickerton Road over Mid. Br. White Clay Cr. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,453 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,693 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWickerton Road
CrossesMid. Br. White Clay Cr.
Location.5MI.S.TWP.LINE 53K2
RouteState Highway 841
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.78646, -75.81711
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,453 (2023)
Projected traffic2,693 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 Wickerton Road over Mid. Br. White Clay Cr. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wickerton Road over Mid. Br. White Clay Cr. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wickerton Road over Mid. Br. White Clay Cr. carry?

About 2,453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wickerton Road over Mid. Br. White Clay Cr.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wickerton Road over Mid. Br. White Clay Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.