West Valley Road over Norfolk Southern RR
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI NE Paoli 3366-C10 · Structure no. 000000000010822
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,527
- 1997 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Valley Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Valley Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,527 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2015. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Valley Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Valley Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does West Valley Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 4,527 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Valley Road over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns West Valley Road over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.