US Bridges

Church RD (T-500) over Trib. to Valley Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 3364-G9 1M S. Stjohns RD · Structure no. 000000000049031

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,770
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD (T-500) over Trib. to Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church RD (T-500) over Trib. to Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChurch RD (T-500)
CrossesTrib. to Valley Creek
Location3364-G9 1M S. Stjohns RD
RouteCity Street 500
Coordinates40.0703, -75.51951
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2014)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church RD (T-500) over Trib. to Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church RD (T-500) over Trib. to 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 Church RD (T-500) over Trib. to Valley Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church RD (T-500) over Trib. to Valley Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD (T-500) over Trib. to Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.