US Bridges

Street Road over Brandywine Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .2MI. W. Old 100 3693A6 · Structure no. 000000000054528

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,789
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street Road over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Street Road over Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,789 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,698 by 2032. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesStreet Road
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location.2MI. W. Old 100 3693A6
RouteState Highway 926
Coordinates39.90073, -75.62363
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,789 (2024)
Projected traffic17,698 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Street Road over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Street Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Street Road over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 8,789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Street Road over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Street Road over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.