US Bridges

West Avondale Road over W. Br White Clay Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE PA-896 3909-C4 · Structure no. 000000000047374

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Avondale Road over W. Br White Clay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Avondale Road over W. Br White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Avondale Road
CrossesW. Br White Clay Creek
Location1 MI NE PA-896 3909-C4
Coordinates39.78785, -75.85891
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic123 by 2032
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 West Avondale Road over W. Br White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Avondale 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 September 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns West Avondale Road over W. Br White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.