Dorlan Mill Road over East Br Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · At 282 Intersect. 20E7 · Structure no. 000000000010617
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,479
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorlan Mill Road over East Br Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorlan Mill Road over East Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 94 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 3,479 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,962 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dorlan Mill Road over East Br Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Dorlan Mill Road over East 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Dorlan Mill Road over East Br Brandywine Creek carry?
About 3,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dorlan Mill Road over East Br Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Dorlan Mill Road over East Br Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.