Honey Brook Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. Honey Brook 17F1 · Structure no. 000000000009938
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,155
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Honey Brook Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Honey Brook Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6,155 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,218 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Honey Brook Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Honey Brook Road over West Br.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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Honey Brook Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek carry?
About 6,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Honey Brook Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Honey Brook Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.