Park ROAD(T-496) over East Br Brandywine Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · Wallace Township 11G12 · Structure no. 000000000010709
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 239
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park ROAD(T-496) over East Br Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park ROAD(T-496) over East Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park ROAD(T-496) over East Br Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park ROAD(T-496) over East Br Brandywine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Park ROAD(T-496) over East Br Brandywine Creek carry?
About 239 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Park ROAD(T-496) over East Br Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Park ROAD(T-496) over East Br Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.