US Bridges

Yellow Springs Rd. over Valley Cr. 3365-G7

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Valley Forge Park 16C13 · Structure no. 000000000010326

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,604
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Springs Rd. over Valley Cr. 3365-G7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Springs Rd. over Valley Cr. 3365-G7 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 160 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 1,604 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,436 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYellow Springs Rd.
CrossesValley Cr. 3365-G7
LocationValley Forge Park 16C13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08722, -75.45635
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,604 (2024)
Projected traffic2,436 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellow Springs Rd. over Valley Cr. 3365-G7 built?

It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Yellow Springs Rd. over Valley Cr. 3365-G7 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Yellow Springs Rd. over Valley Cr. 3365-G7 carry?

About 1,604 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yellow Springs Rd. over Valley Cr. 3365-G7?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Springs Rd. over Valley Cr. 3365-G7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.