Penn Green Road over White Clay Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · New Garden 54F2 · Structure no. 000000000010430
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,948
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Green Road over White Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Penn Green Road over White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 1,948 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,918 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Green Road over White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penn Green Road over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Penn Green Road over White Clay Creek carry?
About 1,948 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Penn Green Road over White Clay Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Green Road over White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.