Lincoln Highway over W Br Brandywine Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Coatesville 28J5 · Structure no. 000000000010041
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,027
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Highway over W Br Brandywine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lincoln Highway over W Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,027 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,189 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Highway over W Br Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Highway over W 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over W Br Brandywine Creek carry?
About 16,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Highway over W Br Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Highway over W Br Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.