Wagontown Road over West Br of Brandywine CR
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · To Lr 1004 28H03/ 3579-H2 · Structure no. 000000000010584
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 833
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wagontown Road over West Br of Brandywine CR is a masonry arch - deck carrying Wagontown Road over West Br of Brandywine CR in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 107 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wagontown Road over West Br of Brandywine CR built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Wagontown Road over West Br of Brandywine CR 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wagontown Road over West Br of Brandywine CR carry?
About 833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wagontown Road over West Br of Brandywine CR?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wagontown Road over West Br of Brandywine CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.