US Bridges

Creek Road over E.Br. Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S. 30 Bypass 20G13 · Structure no. 000000000010172

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over E.Br. Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Creek Road over E.Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,717 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesE.Br. Brandywine Creek
Location2 Mi.S. 30 Bypass 20G13
RouteState Highway 282
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01448, -75.70466
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,730 (2024)
Projected traffic6,717 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Creek Road over E.Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over E.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 June 2023.

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

About 6,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over E.Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over E.Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.