US Bridges

Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck Run & Doe Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Kings Ranch 38F1 · Structure no. 000000000010514

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck Run & Doe Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck Run & Doe Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 110 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandywine Ck. Rd.
CrossesBuck Run & Doe Run
LocationNear Kings Ranch 38F1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9361, -75.77468
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2024)
Projected traffic311 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$512,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck Run & Doe Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck Run & Doe Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck Run & Doe Run carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck Run & Doe Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck Run & Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.