US Bridges

Broad Run Road over E. Br. White Clay Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mi. S. I-95 3910H7 · Structure no. 000000000047589

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,077
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Run Road over E. Br. White Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Run Road over E. Br. White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,724 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBroad Run Road
CrossesE. Br. White Clay Creek
Location.1 Mi. S. I-95 3910H7
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.76914, -75.76413
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,077 (2024)
Projected traffic3,724 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Broad Run Road over E. Br. White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Run Road over E. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Run Road over E. Br. White Clay Creek carry?

About 2,077 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Broad Run Road over E. Br. White Clay Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Run Road over E. Br. White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.