US Bridges

T901 Churchtown RD over Brandywine Creek Trib

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI South of SR 322 · Structure no. 000000000022072

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T901 Churchtown RD over Brandywine Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T901 Churchtown RD over Brandywine Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 87 years old, older 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT901 Churchtown RD
CrossesBrandywine Creek Trib
Location1 MI South of SR 322
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.09023, -75.9453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2011)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 T901 Churchtown RD over Brandywine Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is T901 Churchtown RD over Brandywine Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T901 Churchtown RD over Brandywine Creek Trib carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T901 Churchtown RD over Brandywine Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T901 Churchtown RD over Brandywine Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.