Downingtown Pike over Valley Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · W. of West Chester 31B9 · Structure no. 000000000010200
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,126
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downingtown Pike over Valley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Downingtown Pike over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 96 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 12,126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,373 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downingtown Pike over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Downingtown 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Downingtown Pike over Valley Creek carry?
About 12,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Downingtown Pike over Valley Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Downingtown Pike over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.