US Bridges

Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Grubbs Mill 31B5 · Structure no. 000000000010531

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 1,497 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,075 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Creek Road
CrossesValley Creek
LocationNear Grubbs Mill 31B5
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99004, -75.66662
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,497 (2024)
Projected traffic2,075 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Creek 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.