US Bridges

Main Street over Valley Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2000 W SR 41 3577E10 · Structure no. 000000000047554

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,501
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,501 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2021. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesValley Creek
Location2000 W SR 41 3577E10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.94286, -75.97166
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,501 (2001)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2021
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main Street over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over 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 Main Street over Valley Creek carry?

About 1,501 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Valley Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.