US Bridges

Ramps C and D over Br of W Br Brandywine Ck

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Downingtown 28J2 · Structure no. 000000000010872

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps C and D over Br of W Br Brandywine Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Ramps C and D over Br of W Br Brandywine Ck in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,836 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,021 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps C and D
CrossesBr of W Br Brandywine Ck
LocationDowningtown 28J2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00126, -75.82271
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,836 (2024)
Projected traffic9,021 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps C and D over Br of W Br Brandywine Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps C and D over Br of W Br Brandywine Ck 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 Ramps C and D over Br of W Br Brandywine Ck carry?

About 7,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramps C and D over Br of W Br Brandywine Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Ramps C and D over Br of W Br Brandywine Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.