Route 30 By-Pass over Old Mill RD (T358) Buck
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · N.Of Coatesville 27G05 · Structure no. 000000000009961
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 30 By-Pass over Old Mill RD (T358) Buck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 30 By-Pass over Old Mill RD (T358) Buck in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 30,490 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,132 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 30 By-Pass over Old Mill RD (T358) Buck built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 30 By-Pass over Old Mill RD (T358) Buck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 30 By-Pass over Old Mill RD (T358) Buck carry?
About 30,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 30 By-Pass over Old Mill RD (T358) Buck?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Route 30 By-Pass over Old Mill RD (T358) Buck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.