US Bridges

Valley Road over Rocky Run

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .25 MI NW US-1 Adc 18-E8 · Structure no. 000000000015376

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,012
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Rocky Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Road over Rocky Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesRocky Run
Location.25 MI NW US-1 Adc 18-E8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.908, -75.4569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2022)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Rocky Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Rocky Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Rocky Run carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Rocky Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Rocky Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.