US Bridges

Marshall Bridge RD over Red Clay Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Traffic RTE.82 47H10 · Structure no. 000000000010435

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Bridge RD over Red Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marshall Bridge RD over Red Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 6 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarshall Bridge RD
CrossesRed Clay Creek
LocationNr.Traffic RTE.82 47H10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.81645, -75.69127
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2024)
Projected traffic1,637 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall Bridge RD over Red Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Marshall Bridge RD over Red 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Marshall Bridge RD over Red Clay Creek carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Bridge RD over Red Clay Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Bridge RD over Red Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.