Manor Road over East Br Brandywine Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · East of Wyebrooke 11A9 · Structure no. 000000000010037
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,807
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manor Road over East Br Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manor Road over East Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 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 | 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 | 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 Manor Road over East Br Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Manor Road over East Br Brandywine Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Manor Road over East Br Brandywine Creek carry?
About 3,807 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Manor Road over East Br Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Manor Road over East Br Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.