US Bridges

Cedar Hollow Road over Valley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Paoli 23G07 · Structure no. 000000000010373

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,629
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Hollow Road over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Hollow Road over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 3,629 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,729 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCedar Hollow Road
CrossesValley Creek
LocationNear Paoli 23G07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.05398, -75.50048
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,629 (2024)
Projected traffic6,729 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Hollow Road over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Hollow 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Cedar Hollow Road over Valley Creek carry?

About 3,629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Hollow Road over Valley Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Hollow Road over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.