US Bridges

Kings Highway over W. Br. Brandywine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI West SR 82 28J1 · Structure no. 000000000010209

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over W. Br. Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Highway over W. Br. 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 3 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,136 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
CrossesW. Br. Brandywine Creek
Location.3 MI West SR 82 28J1
RouteState Highway 340
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00522, -75.82507
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2024)
Projected traffic6,136 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Highway over W. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Highway over W. Br. Brandywine Creek carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.