US Bridges

North Valley Road over AMTRAK - Main Line

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Paoli Station 23J8 · Structure no. 000000000010309

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Valley Road over AMTRAK - Main Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Valley Road over AMTRAK - Main Line in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5,330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,157 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Valley Road
CrossesAMTRAK - Main Line
LocationPaoli Station 23J8
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04299, -75.48426
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,330 (2024)
Projected traffic6,157 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Valley Road over AMTRAK - Main Line built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Valley Road over AMTRAK - Main Line 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Valley Road over AMTRAK - Main Line carry?

About 5,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Valley Road over AMTRAK - Main Line?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Valley Road over AMTRAK - Main Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.