US Bridges

Brandywine Avenue over E. Br. Brandywine Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. BUS30 3581J1 · Structure no. 000000000048483

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,824
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandywine Avenue over E. Br. Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandywine Avenue over E. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 14,824 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,485 by 2032. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrandywine Avenue
CrossesE. Br. Brandywine Creek
Location1 Mi. S. BUS30 3581J1
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates39.99506, -75.69939
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,824 (2024)
Projected traffic17,485 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Brandywine Avenue over E. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandywine Avenue 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 2022.

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

About 14,824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brandywine Avenue over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Brandywine Avenue over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.