North Reeds Road over E Br Brandywine Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 250 N of Pa 282 3471-C2 · Structure no. 000000000010685
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,146
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Reeds Road over E Br Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Reeds Road over E Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 North Reeds Road over E Br Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Reeds Road over E 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does North Reeds Road over E Br Brandywine Creek carry?
About 1,146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is North Reeds Road over E Br Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns North Reeds Road over E Br Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.