US Bridges

Harveys Bridge RD over W. Br. Brandywine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of PA-162 3690-K1 · Structure no. 000000000010670

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,897
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harveys Bridge RD over W. Br. Brandywine Creek is a concrete other carrying Harveys Bridge RD over W. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,897 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarveys Bridge RD
CrossesW. Br. Brandywine Creek
Location1 MI W of PA-162 3690-K1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93452, -75.75018
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,897 (2022)
Projected traffic536 by 2042
Trucks28%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$948,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harveys Bridge RD over W. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harveys Bridge RD over W. Br. Brandywine Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harveys Bridge RD over W. Br. Brandywine Creek carry?

About 1,897 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Harveys Bridge RD over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Harveys Bridge RD over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.