Pennock Bridge Rd. over Branch White Clay Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · New London 53D1 · Structure no. 000000000010453
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pennock Bridge Rd. over Branch White Clay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pennock Bridge Rd. over Branch White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pennock Bridge Rd. over Branch White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pennock Bridge Rd. over Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pennock Bridge Rd. over Branch White Clay Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pennock Bridge Rd. over Branch White Clay Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pennock Bridge Rd. over Branch White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.