US Bridges

Fairview Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · East of RTE 282 11G11 · Structure no. 000000000010626

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,022 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,682 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFairview Road
CrossesE. Br. Brandywine Creek
LocationEast of RTE 282 11G11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.09234, -75.77484
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2023)
Projected traffic2,682 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.