Northbrook Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · N. of Rte. 842 39J4 · Structure no. 000000000010469
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,249
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northbrook Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northbrook Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 72 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 2,249 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Northbrook Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Northbrook Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Northbrook Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek carry?
About 2,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Northbrook Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Northbrook Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.