US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib.Valley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Valley Forge Park · Structure no. 000000000010760

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,120
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib.Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib.Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 47,120 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,710 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesTrib.Valley Creek
LocationNear Valley Forge Park
RouteInterstate 76
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08019, -75.4554
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,120 (2004)
Projected traffic56,710 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib.Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib.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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib.Valley Creek carry?

About 47,120 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib.Valley Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib.Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.