West South Street over West Br Red Clay Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Kennett Township 47C06 · Structure no. 000000000010661
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,267
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West South Street over West Br Red Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West South Street over West Br Red Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,207 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West South Street over West Br Red Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is West South Street 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West South Street over West Br Red Clay Creek carry?
About 4,267 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West South Street over West Br Red Clay Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns West South Street over West Br Red Clay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.