US Bridges

US-1 Bypass (nb) over Mill Road (T-432)

Poor

Chester County, Pennsylvania · NW Kennett Square 47C4 · Structure no. 000000000009912

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,272
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 Bypass (nb) over Mill Road (T-432) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-1 Bypass (nb) over Mill Road (T-432) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,272 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,446 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-1 Bypass (nb)
CrossesMill Road (T-432)
LocationNW Kennett Square 47C4
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates39.85396, -75.72833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,272 (2024)
Projected traffic18,446 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 Bypass (nb) over Mill Road (T-432) built?

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

What condition is US-1 Bypass (nb) over Mill Road (T-432) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 Bypass (nb) over Mill Road (T-432) carry?

About 16,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-1 Bypass (nb) over Mill Road (T-432)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 Bypass (nb) over Mill Road (T-432)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.