Pottstown Pike over Valley Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · Exton Crossroads 21H11 · Structure no. 000000000010066
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottstown Pike over Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Pike over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 36,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,375 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottstown Pike over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Pottstown Pike over Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Pottstown Pike over Valley Creek carry?
About 36,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pottstown Pike over Valley Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.
Who owns Pottstown Pike over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.