Devereux Road over East Br.Brandywine Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · Wallace Township 19J01 · Structure no. 000000000010682
- Built
- 1877
- 148 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 546
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Devereux Road over East Br.Brandywine Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Devereux Road over East Br.Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1877 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 148 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 546 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2023. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 17 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Devereux Road over East Br.Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Devereux Road over East 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Devereux Road over East Br.Brandywine Creek carry?
About 546 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Devereux Road over East Br.Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Devereux Road over East Br.Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.