Hilton Road over Middle Br. White Clay CR
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · W of Walter RD 3799E04 · Structure no. 000000000054248
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hilton Road over Middle Br. White Clay CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hilton Road over Middle Br. White Clay CR in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hilton Road over Middle Br. White Clay CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hilton Road over Middle Br. White Clay CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Hilton Road over Middle Br. White Clay CR carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hilton Road over Middle Br. White Clay CR?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Hilton Road over Middle Br. White Clay CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.