US Bridges

Angelica Drive over E Br.White Clay Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · E Clay Creek RD3910E02 · Structure no. 000000000054138

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Angelica Drive over E Br.White Clay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Angelica Drive over E Br.White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAngelica Drive
CrossesE Br.White Clay Creek
LocationE Clay Creek RD3910E02
Coordinates39.8052, -75.786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic520 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Angelica Drive over E Br.White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angelica Drive over E Br.White Clay Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Angelica Drive over E Br.White Clay Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Angelica Drive over E Br.White Clay Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Angelica Drive over E Br.White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).