US Bridges

Green Valley Road over Green Valley Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. SE of Mortonville · Structure no. 000000000045124

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Road over Green Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Valley Road over Green Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGreen Valley Road
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location1.5 Mi. SE of Mortonville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.92963, -75.75664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2024)
Projected traffic119 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Green Valley Road over Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley Road over Green Valley 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Green Valley Road over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley Road over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Road over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.