Wyebrook Road over East Br Brandywine Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · West Nantmeal Twp 3359-H4 · Structure no. 000000000010672
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyebrook Road over East Br Brandywine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Wyebrook Road over East Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 137 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyebrook Road over East Br Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Wyebrook Road over East 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Wyebrook Road over East Br Brandywine Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wyebrook Road over East Br Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wyebrook Road over East Br Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.