US Bridges

Seltzer Avenue over Valley Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · S of Miller Avenue 3580F2 · Structure no. 000000000054231

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seltzer Avenue over Valley Run is a concrete slab carrying Seltzer Avenue over Valley Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2020. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSeltzer Avenue
CrossesValley Run
LocationS of Miller Avenue 3580F2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99241, -75.78044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2020
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 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 Seltzer Avenue over Valley Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seltzer Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Seltzer Avenue over Valley Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seltzer Avenue over Valley Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Seltzer Avenue over Valley Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.