US Bridges

E. Lincoln Highway over Valley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · E of 100 N of US 30 21H11 · Structure no. 000000000010558

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,652
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Lincoln Highway over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Lincoln Highway over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,652 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,726 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE. Lincoln Highway
CrossesValley Creek
LocationE of 100 N of US 30 21H11
RouteU.S. Route 30B
Coordinates40.02831, -75.6266
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,652 (2024)
Projected traffic18,726 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$657,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Lincoln Highway over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Lincoln Highway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E. Lincoln Highway over Valley Creek carry?

About 12,652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Lincoln Highway over Valley Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns E. Lincoln Highway over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.