US Bridges

Hillendale Road over East Br of Red Clay CR

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Kennett Township 47H08 · Structure no. 000000000010657

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,292
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillendale Road over East Br of Red Clay CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillendale Road over East Br of Red Clay CR 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 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 5,292 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,457 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHillendale Road
CrossesEast Br of Red Clay CR
LocationKennett Township 47H08
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.83771, -75.69683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,292 (2019)
Projected traffic6,457 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hillendale Road over East Br of Red Clay CR built?

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

What condition is Hillendale Road over East Br of Red Clay CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hillendale Road over East Br of Red Clay CR carry?

About 5,292 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Hillendale Road over East Br of Red Clay CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hillendale Road over East Br of Red Clay CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.