US Bridges

Williamsburg Blvd. over Br. Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nof Norwood RD 3471J5 · Structure no. 000000000054227

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsburg Blvd. over Br. Brandywine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Williamsburg Blvd. over Br. 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliamsburg Blvd.
CrossesBr. Brandywine Creek
LocationNof Norwood RD 3471J5
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03145, -75.69536
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Williamsburg Blvd. over Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamsburg Blvd. over Br. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Williamsburg Blvd. over Br. Brandywine Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Williamsburg Blvd. over Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Williamsburg Blvd. over Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.