US Bridges

Chestnut Tree Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · E of Honey Brook 10F10 · Structure no. 000000000042984

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Tree Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut Tree Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,498 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,508 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Tree Road
CrossesE. Br. Brandywine Creek
LocationE of Honey Brook 10F10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09873, -75.84534
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,498 (2024)
Projected traffic2,508 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Chestnut Tree Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Tree Road over E. 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 October 2023.

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

About 2,498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Tree Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Tree Road over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.