South Whitford Rd. over Valley Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Business 30 21F12 · Structure no. 000000000010547
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,447
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Whitford Rd. over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Whitford Rd. over Valley 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 8,447 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,860 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Whitford Rd. over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Whitford Rd. 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 2023.
How much traffic does South Whitford Rd. over Valley Creek carry?
About 8,447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Whitford Rd. over Valley Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns South Whitford Rd. over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.