US Bridges

State Road over Middle Br.White Clay Cr.

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.West Grove 45F10 · Structure no. 000000000010421

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,614
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Middle Br.White Clay Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Middle Br.White Clay Cr. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesMiddle Br.White Clay Cr.
LocationNr.West Grove 45F10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.81131, -75.84004
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2024)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 State Road over Middle Br.White Clay Cr. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Middle Br.White Clay Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does State Road over Middle Br.White Clay Cr. carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Middle Br.White Clay Cr.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Middle Br.White Clay Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.