US Bridges

East Locust Lane over E. Br. Red Clay Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI E SR82 Adc 3801-H2 · Structure no. 000000000068242

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Locust Lane over E. Br. Red Clay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Locust Lane over E. Br. Red Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Locust Lane
CrossesE. Br. Red Clay Creek
Location0.6 MI E SR82 Adc 3801-H2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8681, -75.70489
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Locust Lane over E. Br. Red Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Locust Lane over E. Br. Red 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does East Locust Lane over E. Br. Red Clay Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Locust Lane over E. Br. Red Clay Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns East Locust Lane over E. Br. Red Clay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.