US Bridges

Pemberton Road over W.Br.Red Clay Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI SW of SR01 3801-E5 · Structure no. 000000000010793

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pemberton Road over W.Br.Red Clay Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pemberton Road over W.Br.Red Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPemberton Road
CrossesW.Br.Red Clay Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of SR01 3801-E5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.84988, -75.72439
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2012)
Projected traffic540 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pemberton Road over W.Br.Red Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pemberton Road over W.Br.Red Clay Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pemberton Road over W.Br.Red Clay Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Pemberton Road over W.Br.Red Clay Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pemberton Road over W.Br.Red Clay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.