US Bridges

East Walnut Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .6 MI NE US-322 3358-G5 · Structure no. 000000000040671

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Walnut Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Walnut Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Walnut Road
CrossesW. Br. Brandywine Creek
Location.6 MI NE US-322 3358-G5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09879, -75.89951
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Walnut Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Walnut 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 June 2024.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Walnut Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns East Walnut Road over W. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.