FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRINTON LAKE ROAD

Carrying BRINTON LAKE ROAD over WEST BR OF CHESTER CREEK

1MI.N.US 1 32A09/3694-D7, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRINTON LAKE ROAD

The BRINTON LAKE ROAD bridge in Delaware, Pennsylvania carries BRINTON LAKE ROAD over WEST BR OF CHESTER CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,306 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.

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

How BRINTON LAKE ROAD compares

▼ 5.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of Pennsylvania bridges
269
Bridges in Delaware · 27 in Poor condition
BRINTON LAKE ROAD 33.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Last Reconstructed
2011
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,306 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000015366

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRINTON LAKE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BRINTON LAKE ROAD against other structures in Delaware 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 BRINTON LAKE ROAD?

BRINTON LAKE ROAD in Delaware, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRINTON LAKE ROAD inspected?

BRINTON LAKE 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 6,306 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for BRINTON LAKE ROAD?

BRINTON LAKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRINTON LAKE ROAD?

BRINTON LAKE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BRINTON LAKE ROAD and does age affect safety?

BRINTON LAKE ROAD was built in 1969, making it 57 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.

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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