Valley Forge Road over Pickering Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Phoenixville 15H7 · Structure no. 000000000009947
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,962
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Forge Road over Pickering Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Forge Road over Pickering Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 years old, older 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 18,962 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,426 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Forge Road over Pickering Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Valley Forge Road over Pickering 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Forge Road over Pickering Creek carry?
About 18,962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Forge Road over Pickering Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Forge Road over Pickering Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.