US Bridges

Creek Road over East Br Brandywine Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Glen Moore 3360F6 · Structure no. 000000000057284

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over East Br Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Road over East Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,046 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesEast Br Brandywine Creek
LocationNear Glen Moore 3360F6
RouteState Highway 282
Coordinates40.09663, -75.77828
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2024)
Projected traffic1,046 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over East Br Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over East 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Road over East Br Brandywine Creek carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over East Br Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over East Br Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.