US Bridges

North Bailey Road over Valley Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi.N.Sr 0030B 3580-J1 · Structure no. 000000000010768

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bailey Road over Valley Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying North Bailey Road over Valley Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Bailey Road
CrossesValley Run
Location0.2 Mi.N.Sr 0030B 3580-J1
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9957, -75.76134
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
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 North Bailey Road over Valley Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bailey Road over Valley Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Bailey Road over Valley Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Bailey Road over Valley Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns North Bailey Road over Valley Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.