Chatham Road over Branch White Clay Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Chatham 45J05 · Structure no. 000000000010259
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,211
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chatham Road over Branch White Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chatham Road over Branch White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chatham Road over Branch White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chatham Road over Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Chatham Road over Branch White Clay Creek carry?
About 1,211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Chatham Road over Branch White Clay Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Chatham Road over Branch White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.