US Bridges

Township Line Road over West Br of Red Clay Crk.

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · New Garden E.Marlb 47C03 · Structure no. 000000000010666

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,236
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Line Road over West Br of Red Clay Crk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Line Road over West Br of Red Clay Crk. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTownship Line Road
CrossesWest Br of Red Clay Crk.
LocationNew Garden E.Marlb 47C03
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.85427, -75.73016
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2019)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Township Line Road over West Br of Red Clay Crk. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Line Road over West Br of Red Clay Crk. 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 Township Line Road over West Br of Red Clay Crk. carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Line Road over West Br of Red Clay Crk.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Line Road over West Br of Red Clay Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.