US Bridges

Creek Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Wyebrooke 10J8 · Structure no. 000000000010624

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Creek Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 111 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesE. Br. Brandywine Creek
LocationNear Wyebrooke 10J8
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10831, -75.82531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic726 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Creek Road over E. 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 Creek Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.