Creek Road over Branch Brandywine Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · 3.6MI.N.OF TR 30 20B07 · Structure no. 000000000010175
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,802
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Creek Road over Branch Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Road over Branch Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 2,802 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,726 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Creek Road over Branch Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Creek Road over Branch 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Creek Road over Branch Brandywine Creek carry?
About 2,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Creek Road over Branch Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Creek Road over Branch Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.