Swedesford Road over Little Valley Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Paoli 23K5 · Structure no. 000000000010298
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,016
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swedesford Road over Little Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swedesford Road over Little Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,016 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,393 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Swedesford Road over Little Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swedesford Road over Little 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Swedesford Road over Little Valley Creek carry?
About 5,016 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Swedesford Road over Little Valley 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 Swedesford Road over Little Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.