Route 30 By-Pass over Creek RD Brandywine Ck.
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · East Caln Twp. 20F13 · Structure no. 000000000009976
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 235 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,924
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 30 By-Pass over Creek RD Brandywine Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 30 By-Pass over Creek RD Brandywine Ck. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 69,924 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,868 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 30 By-Pass over Creek RD Brandywine Ck. built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 30 By-Pass over Creek RD Brandywine Ck. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 30 By-Pass over Creek RD Brandywine Ck. carry?
About 69,924 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 30 By-Pass over Creek RD Brandywine Ck.?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Route 30 By-Pass over Creek RD Brandywine Ck.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.