Old Baltimore Pike over Br.Of East Br.White Clay
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 2.5MI.TO LR-15045 46A06 · Structure no. 000000000010466
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,672
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Baltimore Pike over Br.Of East Br.White Clay is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Baltimore Pike over Br.Of East Br.White Clay in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,672 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,542 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Baltimore Pike over Br.Of East Br.White Clay built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Baltimore Pike over Br.Of East Br.White Clay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Baltimore Pike over Br.Of East Br.White Clay carry?
About 6,672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Baltimore Pike over Br.Of East Br.White Clay?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Old Baltimore Pike over Br.Of East Br.White Clay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.