US Bridges

Harmony Hill Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Gibson Br E/W Brad 30K07 · Structure no. 000000000010676

Built
1872
153 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,061
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Hill Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmony Hill Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1872 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 153 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony Hill Road
CrossesE Br of Brandywine Creek
LocationGibson Br E/W Brad 30K07
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97596, -75.6829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2019)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmony Hill Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Harmony Hill Road over E Br of 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harmony Hill Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harmony Hill Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony Hill Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.