East Cypress Str. over East Br.Red Clay Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. to Yorklyn 47F5 · Structure no. 000000000010503
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,686
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Cypress Str. over East Br.Red Clay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying East Cypress Str. over East 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 8,686 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,951 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 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 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Cypress Str. over East Br.Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Cypress Str. over East 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does East Cypress Str. over East Br.Red Clay Creek carry?
About 8,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is East Cypress Str. over East Br.Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns East Cypress Str. over East Br.Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.