US Bridges

Route 30 By-Pass over Wagontown Road Rock Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Coatesville 28G2 · Structure no. 000000000009965

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 By-Pass over Wagontown Road Rock Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 30 By-Pass over Wagontown Road Rock Run 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 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoute 30 By-Pass
CrossesWagontown Road Rock Run
LocationNear Coatesville 28G2
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.99697, -75.83765
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,490 (2024)
Projected traffic36,132 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 30 By-Pass over Wagontown Road Rock Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 30 By-Pass over Wagontown Road Rock Run 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 Wagontown Road Rock Run carry?

About 30,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 By-Pass over Wagontown Road Rock Run?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Route 30 By-Pass over Wagontown Road Rock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.