Walnut Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr.
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.CLIFTON Mill 47G06 · Structure no. 000000000010439
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,912
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walnut Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 2,912 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,499 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. carry?
About 2,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr.?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.