Glencrest East Rd. over W Br Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Valley Township 28J04 · Structure no. 000000000010637
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,775
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glencrest East Rd. over W Br Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glencrest East Rd. over W Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 102 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 3,775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Glencrest East Rd. over W Br Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Glencrest East Rd. over W 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Glencrest East Rd. over W Br Brandywine Creek carry?
About 3,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Glencrest East Rd. over W Br Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Glencrest East Rd. over W Br Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.