Lenape Road over Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Lenape 40G6 · Structure no. 000000000010032
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,797
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lenape Road over Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lenape Road over Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 123 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 6 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 7,797 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,538 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lenape Road over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Lenape Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lenape Road over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 7,797 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lenape Road over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lenape Road over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.