US Bridges

Wendler Circle over Unnamed Trib Schuylkill

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · E of Hanover ST 3138F4 · Structure no. 000000000054210

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendler Circle over Unnamed Trib Schuylkill is a concrete culvert carrying Wendler Circle over Unnamed Trib Schuylkill in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2020. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWendler Circle
CrossesUnnamed Trib Schuylkill
LocationE of Hanover ST 3138F4
Coordinates40.2264, -75.6549
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic250 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wendler Circle over Unnamed Trib Schuylkill built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wendler Circle over Unnamed Trib Schuylkill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wendler Circle over Unnamed Trib Schuylkill carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wendler Circle over Unnamed Trib Schuylkill?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wendler Circle over Unnamed Trib Schuylkill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.