US Bridges

Embreeville Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Embreeville 39C3 · Structure no. 000000000010082

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Embreeville Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Embreeville Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 102 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,819 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEmbreeville Road
CrossesW. Br. Brandywine Creek
LocationEmbreeville 39C3
RouteState Highway 162
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9266, -75.73049
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2023)
Projected traffic3,819 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Embreeville Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Embreeville Road over W. Br. 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 2023.

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

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Embreeville Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Embreeville Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.