West Cypress ST over West Br. Red Clay Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.KENNETT Sq. 47D05 · Structure no. 000000000010502
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,163
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Cypress ST over West Br. Red Clay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Cypress ST over West Br. Red Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,174 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 West Cypress ST over West Br. Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Cypress ST over West Br. Red 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does West Cypress ST over West Br. Red Clay Creek carry?
About 6,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West Cypress ST over West Br. Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns West Cypress ST over West Br. Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.