US Bridges

North Creek Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Franklin 54C5 · Structure no. 000000000045653

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Creek Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Creek Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNorth Creek Road
CrossesW. Br. White Clay Creek
LocationNear Franklin 54C5
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.76667, -75.79667
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2024)
Projected traffic468 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 North Creek Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Creek Road over W. Br. 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does North Creek Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is North Creek Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Creek Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.