US Bridges

Cedar Knoll Road over W Br Brandywine Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Cedar Knoll 18H9 · Structure no. 000000000042680

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,471
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Knoll Road over W Br Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Knoll Road over W Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,863 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCedar Knoll Road
CrossesW Br Brandywine Creek
LocationNear Cedar Knoll 18H9
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.03292, -75.83344
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2024)
Projected traffic1,863 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cedar Knoll Road over W Br Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Knoll Road over W Br Brandywine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Knoll Road over W Br Brandywine Creek carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Knoll Road over W Br Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Knoll Road over W Br Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.