North Valley Road over Branch Valley Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · North of Paoli 23J05 · Structure no. 000000000010312
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Valley Road over Branch Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Valley Road over Branch Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,157 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Valley Road over Branch Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Valley Road over Branch Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does North Valley Road over Branch Valley Creek carry?
About 5,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is North Valley Road over Branch Valley Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns North Valley Road over Branch Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.