US Bridges

Reid Road (T427) over West Br. Brandywine Crk

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · W Caln; W Brandyw 18J08 · Structure no. 000000000045136

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reid Road (T427) over West Br. Brandywine Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reid Road (T427) over West Br. Brandywine Crk in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2020. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesReid Road (T427)
CrossesWest Br. Brandywine Crk
LocationW Caln; W Brandyw 18J08
RouteCity Street 0T427
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0399, -75.8278
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Reid Road (T427) over West Br. Brandywine Crk built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reid Road (T427) over West Br. Brandywine Crk 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Reid Road (T427) over West Br. Brandywine Crk carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reid Road (T427) over West Br. Brandywine Crk?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Reid Road (T427) over West Br. Brandywine Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.