US Bridges

Friendship Lane over E. Br. White Clay Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · N. Clay Creek RD 3910D01 · Structure no. 000000000054139

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Friendship Lane over E. Br. White Clay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Friendship Lane over E. Br. White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFriendship Lane
CrossesE. Br. White Clay Creek
LocationN. Clay Creek RD 3910D01
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8083, -75.7906
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic520 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Friendship Lane over E. Br. White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship Lane 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 Friendship Lane over E. Br. White Clay Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Friendship Lane over E. Br. White Clay Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship Lane over E. Br. White Clay Creek?

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