US Bridges

Cambridge Road over Honey Brk.W.Br.Brandywin

Poor

Chester County, Pennsylvania · SW of Honey Brook 9D13 · Structure no. 000000000010600

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cambridge Road over Honey Brk.W.Br.Brandywin is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cambridge Road over Honey Brk.W.Br.Brandywin in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 115 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCambridge Road
CrossesHoney Brk.W.Br.Brandywin
LocationSW of Honey Brook 9D13
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.08098, -75.92694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2024)
Projected traffic791 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cambridge Road over Honey Brk.W.Br.Brandywin built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Cambridge Road over Honey Brk.W.Br.Brandywin 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cambridge Road over Honey Brk.W.Br.Brandywin carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cambridge Road over Honey Brk.W.Br.Brandywin?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cambridge Road over Honey Brk.W.Br.Brandywin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.