Birch Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr.
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · Kennett Square 47F06 · Structure no. 000000000010481
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,777
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Birch Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.
It carries about 1,777 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,761 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Birch Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr. carry?
About 1,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Birch Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr.?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Street over East Branch Red Clay Cr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.