US Bridges

Paoli Pike over Branch Valley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Tredyffrin Twp. 24A05 · Structure no. 000000000010163

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paoli Pike over Branch Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paoli Pike over Branch Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 77 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,159 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPaoli Pike
CrossesBranch Valley Creek
LocationTredyffrin Twp. 24A05
RouteState Highway 252
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0593, -75.46999
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,103 (2024)
Projected traffic25,159 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Paoli Pike over Branch Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Paoli Pike over Branch Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Paoli Pike over Branch Valley Creek carry?

About 22,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paoli Pike over Branch Valley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Paoli Pike over Branch Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.