Icedale Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI SW US-322 3359-H10 · Structure no. 000000000010838
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Icedale Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Icedale Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 95 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Icedale Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Icedale Road over West 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Icedale Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Icedale Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Icedale Road over West Br.Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.