US Bridges

Newport Pike over Valley Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. S. PA372 26H12 · Structure no. 000000000052790

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,974
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Pike over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newport Pike over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,974 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNewport Pike
CrossesValley Creek
Location1/4 Mi. S. PA372 26H12
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates39.94399, -75.96673
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,974 (2023)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Newport Pike over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Pike 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Newport Pike over Valley Creek carry?

About 10,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Newport Pike over Valley Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Newport Pike over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.