Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck & Doe Run
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Kings Ranch 38F1 · Structure no. 000000000010515
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 307
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck & Doe Run is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck & Doe Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck & Doe Run built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck & Doe Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck & Doe Run carry?
About 307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck & Doe Run?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Brandywine Ck. Rd. over Buck & Doe Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.