US Bridges

North Valley Road over Valley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Paoli 23H04 · Structure no. 000000000010313

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,424
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Valley Road over Valley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Valley Road over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, 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 7,424 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Valley Road
CrossesValley Creek
LocationNear Paoli 23H04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06518, -75.48997
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,424 (2024)
Projected traffic8,364 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Valley Road over Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is North Valley Road over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North Valley Road over Valley Creek carry?

About 7,424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Valley Road over Valley Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns North Valley Road over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.