Norwood Road over Branch Brandywine Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · E Williamburg Blvd 3471J5 · Structure no. 000000000054226
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norwood Road over Branch Brandywine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Norwood Road over Branch Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norwood Road over Branch Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Norwood Road over Branch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Norwood Road over Branch Brandywine Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Norwood Road over Branch Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Norwood Road over Branch Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.