Valley Station Rd. over Brandywine Creek
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI N of Ctsvle 3579-H2 · Structure no. 000000000010831
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Station Rd. over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Station Rd. over Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Station Rd. over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Station Rd. over Brandywine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Station Rd. over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Valley Station Rd. over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Station Rd. over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.