Valley Road over Buck Run
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · East of Parkesburg 27J09 · Structure no. 000000000010224
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,935
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 6,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,247 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Buck Run built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road over Buck Run 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Buck Run carry?
About 6,935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Buck Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Buck Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.