US Bridges

Whitehorse Road over Crum Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · SW Waynesborough Cc 33K1 · Structure no. 000000000010308

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehorse Road over Crum Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Whitehorse Road over Crum Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 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 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehorse Road
CrossesCrum Creek
LocationSW Waynesborough Cc 33K1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01402, -75.47551
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,874 (2024)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehorse Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehorse Road over Crum 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Whitehorse Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Whitehorse Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehorse Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.