US Bridges

Hillendale RD;T337 over West Br Red Clay Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI W of PA-82 3801-E8 · Structure no. 000000000010658

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,920
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillendale RD;T337 over West Br Red Clay Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hillendale RD;T337 over West Br Red Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHillendale RD;T337
CrossesWest Br Red Clay Creek
Location1.5 MI W of PA-82 3801-E8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.83068, -75.72167
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2019)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillendale RD;T337 over West Br Red Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillendale RD;T337 over West 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hillendale RD;T337 over West Br Red Clay Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Hillendale RD;T337 over West Br Red Clay Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hillendale RD;T337 over West Br Red Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.