US Bridges

Valley Forge Road over Trout Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · JCT US202 24F03 · Structure no. 000000000010407

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,913
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Forge Road over Trout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Forge Road over Trout Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 12,913 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,464 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Forge Road
CrossesTrout Creek
LocationJCT US202 24F03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07087, -75.43661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,913 (2024)
Projected traffic10,464 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Valley Forge Road over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Forge Road over Trout 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Forge Road over Trout Creek carry?

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

How long is Valley Forge Road over Trout Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Valley Forge Road over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.