US Bridges

Valley Road over Middle Br White Clay Cr.

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Pusey Abbatoir 45G09 · Structure no. 000000000056039

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Middle Br White Clay Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Middle Br White Clay Cr. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesMiddle Br White Clay Cr.
LocationPusey Abbatoir 45G09
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8183, -75.8371
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic723 by 2042
Trucks18%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Valley Road over Middle Br White Clay Cr. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Middle Br White Clay Cr. 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 2022.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Middle Br White Clay Cr. carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Middle Br White Clay Cr.?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Middle Br White Clay Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.