US Bridges

Fox Trail Road over Branch Brandywine Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · N Sawmill RD 3581-G4 · Structure no. 000000000054243

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Trail Road over Branch Brandywine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fox Trail 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Trail Road
CrossesBranch Brandywine Creek
LocationN Sawmill RD 3581-G4
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9792, -75.7108
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic183 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fox Trail Road over Branch Brandywine Creek built?

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

What condition is Fox Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Trail Road over Branch Brandywine Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fox Trail Road over Branch Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Trail Road over Branch Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.