US Bridges

TR682 Chinamans RD over Equinunk Creek

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · .85M W SR 0247 Chinamans · Structure no. 000000000057633

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR682 Chinamans RD over Equinunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR682 Chinamans RD over Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR682 Chinamans RD
CrossesEquinunk Creek
Location.85M W SR 0247 Chinamans
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81942, -75.36144
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 TR682 Chinamans RD over Equinunk Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR682 Chinamans RD over Equinunk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR682 Chinamans RD over Equinunk Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR682 Chinamans RD over Equinunk Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR682 Chinamans RD over Equinunk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.