US Bridges

London Tract Road over White Clay Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Strickersvile 54E8 · Structure no. 000000000042906

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
981
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

London Tract Road over White Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying London Tract Road over White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLondon Tract Road
CrossesWhite Clay Creek
LocationNear Strickersvile 54E8
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.745, -75.78
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2024)
Projected traffic1,198 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 London Tract Road over White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is London Tract Road over White 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does London Tract Road over White Clay Creek carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is London Tract Road over White Clay Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns London Tract Road over White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.