US Bridges

Manor Road over W.Br.Of Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · N. Route 30 Bypass 28K2 · Structure no. 000000000010039

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,504
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manor Road over W.Br.Of Brandywine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Manor Road over W.Br.Of Brandywine Creek 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 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 5,504 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,188 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesManor Road
CrossesW.Br.Of Brandywine Creek
LocationN. Route 30 Bypass 28K2
RouteState Highway 82
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00153, -75.82128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,504 (2024)
Projected traffic6,188 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manor Road over W.Br.Of Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manor Road over W.Br.Of 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Manor Road over W.Br.Of Brandywine Creek carry?

About 5,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Manor Road over W.Br.Of Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Manor Road over W.Br.Of Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.