US Bridges

Chesterville Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township 54B3 · Structure no. 000000000010457

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
759
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterville Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chesterville Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterville Road
CrossesMiddle Br White Clay Crk
LocationFranklin Township 54B3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.78167, -75.80052
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2024)
Projected traffic924 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterville Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterville Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk 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 Chesterville Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Chesterville Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterville Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.