US Bridges

Valley Hill Road over Pa Turnpike

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi. W. PA29 3363G10 · Structure no. 000000000047905

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
558
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Hill Road over Pa Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Hill Road over Pa Turnpike in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 558 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2030. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesValley Hill Road
CrossesPa Turnpike
Location2.5 Mi. W. PA29 3363G10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.06511, -75.58454
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2024)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Hill Road over Pa Turnpike built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Hill Road over Pa Turnpike 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Valley Hill Road over Pa Turnpike carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Valley Hill Road over Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Hill Road over Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.