Third Street over East Br.White Clay Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Toughkenamon 46E7 · Structure no. 000000000010478
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,642
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Street over East Br.White Clay Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Third Street over East Br.White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 113 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 1,642 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 Third Street over East Br.White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Third Street over East Br.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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Third Street over East Br.White Clay Creek carry?
About 1,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Third Street over East Br.White Clay Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Third Street over East Br.White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.