US Bridges

Exton Bypass (eb) over Valley Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Clover Bus Park 31D1 · Structure no. 000000000009985

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,791
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exton Bypass (eb) over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exton Bypass (eb) over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 26,791 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,640 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesExton Bypass (eb)
CrossesValley Creek
LocationClover Bus Park 31D1
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.01368, -75.65394
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,791 (2023)
Projected traffic35,640 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Exton Bypass (eb) over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exton Bypass (eb) over Valley 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Exton Bypass (eb) over Valley Creek carry?

About 26,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Exton Bypass (eb) over Valley Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Exton Bypass (eb) over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.