US Bridges

Downingtown Pike over E. Br. Brandywine Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West Bradford Twp. 31A9 · Structure no. 000000000067512

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Downingtown Pike over E. Br. Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Downingtown Pike over E. Br. Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,373 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDowningtown Pike
CrossesE. Br. Brandywine Creek
LocationWest Bradford Twp. 31A9
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96853, -75.67317
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,126 (2023)
Projected traffic19,373 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Downingtown Pike over E. Br. Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Downingtown Pike over E. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Downingtown Pike over E. Br. Brandywine Creek carry?

About 12,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Downingtown Pike over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Downingtown Pike over E. Br. Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.