US Bridges

Ewing Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near West Grove 45F06 · Structure no. 000000000053731

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ewing Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ewing Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEwing Road
CrossesMiddle Br White Clay Crk
LocationNear West Grove 45F06
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.83261, -75.84517
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2032
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ewing Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ewing Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ewing Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ewing Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ewing Road over Middle Br White Clay Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).