US Bridges

Valley Brook Road over West Br.Chester Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 3MI.SOUTH US-1 33A13 · Structure no. 000000000015329

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Brook Road over West Br.Chester Creek is a concrete frame carrying Valley Brook Road over West Br.Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 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 8,345 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,389 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Brook Road
CrossesWest Br.Chester Creek
Location3MI.SOUTH US-1 33A13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87564, -75.46664
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,345 (2023)
Projected traffic10,389 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$907,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Brook Road over West Br.Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Brook Road over West Br.Chester 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Brook Road over West Br.Chester Creek carry?

About 8,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Valley Brook Road over West Br.Chester Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Brook Road over West Br.Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.