US Bridges

Chaddsford Road over Branch Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.N.DEL.LINE 49B05 · Structure no. 000000000010056

Built
1860
165 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,283
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaddsford Road over Branch Brandywine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Chaddsford Road over Branch Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1860, so it is 165 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 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesChaddsford Road
CrossesBranch Brandywine Creek
Location.5MI.N.DEL.LINE 49B05
RouteState Highway 100
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.84419, -75.59824
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,283 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chaddsford Road over Branch Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaddsford Road over Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chaddsford Road over Branch Brandywine Creek carry?

About 2,283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chaddsford Road over Branch Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chaddsford Road over Branch Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.