Valley Creek Blvd. over Valley Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · S.Of Swedesford RD 3473E5 · Structure no. 000000000054222
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Creek Blvd. over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Creek Blvd. over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,881 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Creek Blvd. over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Creek Blvd. over Valley Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Creek Blvd. over Valley Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Valley Creek Blvd. over Valley Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Creek Blvd. over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.