US Bridges

New Garden Sta RD over East Br White Clay Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · London Grove Twp. 46E12 · Structure no. 000000000010652

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,524
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Garden Sta RD over East Br White Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Garden Sta RD over East Br White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,524 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2019. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Garden Sta RD
CrossesEast Br White Clay Creek
LocationLondon Grove Twp. 46E12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80273, -75.7835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,524 (2019)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2019
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 New Garden Sta RD over East Br White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Garden Sta RD over East Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does New Garden Sta RD over East Br White Clay Creek carry?

About 4,524 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Garden Sta RD over East Br White Clay Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns New Garden Sta RD over East Br White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.