Valley Way (T-407) over South Br of French Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI S. PA-23 3249-B7 · Structure no. 000000000010680
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Way (T-407) over South Br of French Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Valley Way (T-407) over South Br of French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Way (T-407) over South Br of French Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Way (T-407) over South Br of French Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Way (T-407) over South Br of French Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Valley Way (T-407) over South Br of French Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Way (T-407) over South Br of French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.