West State Street over West Br. Red Clay Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Kennett Square 47D5 · Structure no. 000000000010507
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,713
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West State Street over West Br. Red Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West State Street over West Br. Red Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 96 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 5,713 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,833 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 53 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West State Street over West Br. Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is West State Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does West State Street over West Br. Red Clay Creek carry?
About 5,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West State Street over West Br. Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns West State Street over West Br. Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.