US Bridges

Strasburg Road over W.Br.Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Mortonville 29F12/3580F09 · Structure no. 000000000010536

Built
1826
199 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,084
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strasburg Road over W.Br.Brandywine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Strasburg Road over W.Br.Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1826 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 199 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 6 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 4,084 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,926 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesStrasburg Road
CrossesW.Br.Brandywine Creek
LocationMortonville 29F12/3580F09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94632, -75.77851
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,084 (2024)
Projected traffic4,926 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strasburg Road over W.Br.Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1826, making it 199 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Strasburg Road over W.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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Strasburg Road over W.Br.Brandywine Creek carry?

About 4,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Strasburg Road over W.Br.Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Strasburg Road over W.Br.Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.