US Bridges

Valley Brook Road over SEPTA (INACTIVE)/3695F10

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Chester Heights 33A11 · Structure no. 000000000015330

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,927
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Brook Road over SEPTA (INACTIVE)/3695F10 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Brook Road over SEPTA (INACTIVE)/3695F10 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 11,927 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,742 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Brook Road
CrossesSEPTA (INACTIVE)/3695F10
LocationChester Heights 33A11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88647, -75.47106
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,927 (2024)
Projected traffic15,742 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Brook Road over SEPTA (INACTIVE)/3695F10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Brook Road over SEPTA (INACTIVE)/3695F10 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Brook Road over SEPTA (INACTIVE)/3695F10 carry?

About 11,927 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Valley Brook Road over SEPTA (INACTIVE)/3695F10?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Brook Road over SEPTA (INACTIVE)/3695F10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.