US Bridges

G O Carlson Blvd. over Valley Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI W PA-340 3580-H1 · Structure no. 000000000048603

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

G O Carlson Blvd. over Valley Run is a concrete culvert carrying G O Carlson Blvd. over Valley Run 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesG O Carlson Blvd.
CrossesValley Run
Location0.9 MI W PA-340 3580-H1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9958, -75.7629
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2014)
Projected traffic4,903 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G O Carlson Blvd. over Valley Run built?

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

What condition is G O Carlson Blvd. over Valley Run 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 G O Carlson Blvd. over Valley Run carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is G O Carlson Blvd. over Valley Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns G O Carlson Blvd. over Valley Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.