Pennsylvania Ave over Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 500 N US-322 3471-G9 · Structure no. 000000000010866
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pennsylvania Ave over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pennsylvania Ave over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.