US Bridges

East State Street over East Br. Red Clay Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. Route 131 SP E 47F5 · Structure no. 000000000010508

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,141
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East State Street over East Br. Red Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East State Street over East Br. Red Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,141 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,370 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast State Street
CrossesEast Br. Red Clay Creek
Location1 Mi. Route 131 SP E 47F5
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.8487, -75.70628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,141 (2024)
Projected traffic12,370 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East State Street over East Br. Red Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is East State Street 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 State Street over East Br. Red Clay Creek carry?

About 11,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East State Street over East Br. Red Clay Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns East State Street over East Br. Red Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.