Bridge Road over E.Br.Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Shaws Bridge 40E04 · Structure no. 000000000010265
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,461
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Road over E.Br.Brandywine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over E.Br.Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,461 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,552 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bridge Road over E.Br.Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Road over E.Br.Brandywine Creek carry?
About 2,461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Road over E.Br.Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Road over E.Br.Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.