US Bridges

Township Line Road over Branch of Valley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 100 W of Pa 100 3472-J4 · Structure no. 000000000010851

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Line Road over Branch of Valley Creek is a concrete frame carrying Township Line Road over Branch of Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Line Road
CrossesBranch of Valley Creek
Location100 W of Pa 100 3472-J4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04286, -75.63461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2015)
Projected traffic650 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Township Line Road over Branch of Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Line Road over Branch of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Township Line Road over Branch of Valley Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Township Line Road over Branch of Valley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Township Line Road over Branch of Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.