Mercer Mill Road over Middle White Clay Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · London Britain TWP.54C05 · Structure no. 000000000010648
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 298
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Mill Road over Middle White Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercer Mill Road over Middle White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mercer Mill Road over Middle White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer Mill Road over Middle White Clay Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Mercer Mill Road over Middle White Clay Creek carry?
About 298 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Mercer Mill Road over Middle White Clay Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Mill Road over Middle White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.