Kaolin Road over W. Branch Red Clay Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · Bet Rte. 82 & 41 47F11 · Structure no. 000000000010436
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,467
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kaolin Road over W. Branch Red Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kaolin Road over W. Branch Red Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,467 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,914 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kaolin Road over W. Branch Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Kaolin Road over W. Branch Red Clay Creek 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Kaolin Road over W. Branch Red Clay Creek carry?
About 8,467 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Kaolin Road over W. Branch Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Kaolin Road over W. Branch Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.