US Bridges

US-1 Bypass (sb) over Church Road

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Avondale 46F04 · Structure no. 000000000009907

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 Bypass (sb) over Church Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 Bypass (sb) over Church Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 13,382 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,790 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-1 Bypass (sb)
CrossesChurch Road
LocationNear Avondale 46F04
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates39.84562, -75.77478
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,382 (2024)
Projected traffic17,790 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 Bypass (sb) over Church Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 Bypass (sb) over Church Road 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 US-1 Bypass (sb) over Church Road carry?

About 13,382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-1 Bypass (sb) over Church Road?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 Bypass (sb) over Church Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.