US Bridges

Paschall Mill Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · London Grove Twp 3799-E9 · Structure no. 000000000010675

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paschall Mill Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paschall Mill Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaschall Mill Road
CrossesMiddle Br White Clay Crk
LocationLondon Grove Twp 3799-E9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.82396, -75.8446
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic321 (2019)
Projected traffic392 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Paschall Mill Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paschall Mill Road over Middle Br White 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Paschall Mill Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Paschall Mill Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk?

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

Who owns Paschall Mill Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.