E. Lancaster Ave over Branch Browns Run
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · W.I-476 Interchang 14G09 · Structure no. 000000000014849
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,662
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Lancaster Ave over Branch Browns Run is a steel culvert carrying E. Lancaster Ave over Branch Browns Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 31,662 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,127 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Lancaster Ave over Branch Browns Run built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is E. Lancaster Ave over Branch Browns Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does E. Lancaster Ave over Branch Browns Run carry?
About 31,662 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E. Lancaster Ave over Branch Browns Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns E. Lancaster Ave over Branch Browns Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.