Wagontown Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Wagontown 18G12 · Structure no. 000000000010588
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 741
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wagontown Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagontown Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 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 Wagontown Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wagontown Road over West 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Wagontown Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek carry?
About 741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wagontown Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wagontown Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.