US Bridges

Waterloo Blvd. over Br.Of Valley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · W of Kimberwyck LN 3472J5 · Structure no. 000000000054223

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo Blvd. over Br.Of Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waterloo Blvd. over Br.Of Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,905 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterloo Blvd.
CrossesBr.Of Valley Creek
LocationW of Kimberwyck LN 3472J5
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03327, -75.63545
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,905 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterloo Blvd. over Br.Of Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterloo Blvd. over Br.Of 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 Waterloo Blvd. over Br.Of Valley Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waterloo Blvd. over Br.Of Valley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo Blvd. over Br.Of Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.