US Bridges

Bondsville Road over Valley Run Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Downingtown 30A3 · Structure no. 000000000010216

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bondsville Road over Valley Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bondsville Road over Valley Run Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 103 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 5 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 17,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,027 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBondsville Road
CrossesValley Run Creek
LocationNear Downingtown 30A3
RouteState Highway 340
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99739, -75.74609
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,182 (2024)
Projected traffic21,027 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bondsville Road over Valley Run Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Bondsville Road over Valley Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bondsville Road over Valley Run Creek carry?

About 17,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bondsville Road over Valley Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bondsville Road over Valley Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.