FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WYEBROOK ROAD

Carrying WYEBROOK ROAD over EAST BR BRANDYWINE CREEK

WEST NANTMEAL TWP 3359-H4, Chester, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WYEBROOK ROAD

The WYEBROOK ROAD bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries WYEBROOK ROAD over EAST BR BRANDYWINE CREEK. It was built in 1888, making it 138 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 290 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WYEBROOK ROAD compares

▼ 31.1
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Pennsylvania bridges
285
Bridges in Chester · 25 in Poor condition
WYEBROOK ROAD 8.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
23.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
8.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1888
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
19.2 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
290 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010672

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

WYEBROOK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WYEBROOK ROAD against other structures in Chester and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WYEBROOK ROAD?

WYEBROOK ROAD in Chester, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WYEBROOK ROAD inspected?

WYEBROOK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 290 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WYEBROOK ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WYEBROOK ROAD?

WYEBROOK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WYEBROOK ROAD?

WYEBROOK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WYEBROOK ROAD and does age affect safety?

WYEBROOK ROAD was built in 1888, making it 138 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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