Route 30 By-Pass over Conrail (abandoned)
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · N of Coatesville 28J2 · Structure no. 000000000009966
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 30 By-Pass over Conrail (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 30 By-Pass over Conrail (abandoned) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 6 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 30 By-Pass over Conrail (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Route 30 By-Pass over Conrail (abandoned) 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 30 By-Pass over Conrail (abandoned) carry?
About 30,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 30 By-Pass over Conrail (abandoned)?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Route 30 By-Pass over Conrail (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.