US Bridges

Old Baltimore Pike over Middle Br White Clay CR

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · On Township Line 45G08 · Structure no. 000000000010465

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Baltimore Pike over Middle Br White Clay CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Baltimore Pike over Middle Br White Clay CR in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 7,252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,583 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Baltimore Pike
CrossesMiddle Br White Clay CR
LocationOn Township Line 45G08
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.82069, -75.8373
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,252 (2024)
Projected traffic8,583 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old Baltimore Pike over Middle Br White Clay CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Old Baltimore Pike over Middle Br White 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Baltimore Pike over Middle Br White Clay CR carry?

About 7,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Baltimore Pike over Middle Br White Clay CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Old Baltimore Pike over Middle Br White Clay CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.