Sharpless Road over White Clay Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · London Britain 3910-G10 · Structure no. 000000000010649
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharpless Road over White Clay Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Sharpless Road over White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sharpless Road over White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Sharpless Road over White 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Sharpless Road over White Clay Creek carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sharpless Road over White Clay Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Sharpless Road over White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.