US Bridges

Valley Forge Road over Norfolk Southern

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nxt. Baptist Church 24G4 · Structure no. 000000000010406

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,913
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Forge Road over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Forge Road over Norfolk Southern in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 12,913 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,464 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Forge Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationNxt. Baptist Church 24G4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06505, -75.43243
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,913 (2024)
Projected traffic10,464 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$732,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Forge Road over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Forge Road over Norfolk Southern 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Forge Road over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 12,913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Valley Forge Road over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Forge Road over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.