US Bridges

Icedale Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .4 MI SW US-322 3359-H10 · Structure no. 000000000010839

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Icedale Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Icedale Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIcedale Road
CrossesW. Br. Brandywine Creek
Location.4 MI SW US-322 3359-H10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0665, -75.83127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Icedale Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Icedale Road over W. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Icedale Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Icedale Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Icedale Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.