Baltimore Pike over Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Chadds Ford 41B13 · Structure no. 000000000009920
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 348 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,552
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baltimore Pike over Brandywine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baltimore Pike over Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 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 24,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,519 by 2032. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Baltimore Pike over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Baltimore Pike over Brandywine Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Baltimore Pike over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 24,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Baltimore Pike over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Baltimore Pike over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.