Allerton Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · E Bradford Twp 3582-J10 · Structure no. 000000000010692
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,361
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allerton Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Allerton Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 120 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 1,361 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 18 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allerton Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Allerton Road over E Br of 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 2023.
How much traffic does Allerton Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek carry?
About 1,361 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Allerton Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Allerton Road over E Br of Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.