Ravine Road over Branch Valley Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 3.2 MI S of SR 30 3582-D1 · Structure no. 000000000010770
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ravine Road over Branch Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ravine Road over Branch Valley 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Ravine Road over Branch Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ravine Road over Branch Valley 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ravine Road over Branch Valley Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Ravine Road over Branch Valley Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Ravine Road over Branch Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.