US Bridges

White Horse Road over Pickering Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr Williams Corner 15E9 · Structure no. 000000000045967

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Horse Road over Pickering Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Horse Road over Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,733 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhite Horse Road
CrossesPickering Creek
LocationNr Williams Corner 15E9
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.10944, -75.51211
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,555 (2024)
Projected traffic5,733 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 White Horse Road over Pickering Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Horse Road over Pickering 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 2023.

How much traffic does White Horse Road over Pickering Creek carry?

About 5,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is White Horse Road over Pickering Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns White Horse Road over Pickering Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.