Hess Mill Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI W PA-841 3909-G8 · Structure no. 000000000067994
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hess Mill Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hess Mill Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hess Mill Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hess Mill Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Hess Mill Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hess Mill Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hess Mill Road over W. Br. White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.