US Bridges

Park ROAD(T307) over US 1 By-Pass

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.SOUTH Rt 272 50J09 · Structure no. 000000000009887

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park ROAD(T307) over US 1 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park ROAD(T307) over US 1 By-Pass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPark ROAD(T307)
CrossesUS 1 By-Pass
Location.5MI.SOUTH Rt 272 50J09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.74317, -76.02452
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2024)
Projected traffic718 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Park ROAD(T307) over US 1 By-Pass built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park ROAD(T307) over US 1 By-Pass 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Park ROAD(T307) over US 1 By-Pass carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Park ROAD(T307) over US 1 By-Pass?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Park ROAD(T307) over US 1 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.