US Bridges

Marshall Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Camp Indian Run 19K1 · Structure no. 000000000040740

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marshall Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,274 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall Road
CrossesE. Br. Brandywine Creek
LocationCamp Indian Run 19K1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07713, -75.75465
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,188 (2024)
Projected traffic3,274 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Marshall Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall Road over E. 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 2022.

How much traffic does Marshall Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek carry?

About 3,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.