Route 30 By-Pass over West Br Brandywine Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Valley 28J2 · Structure no. 000000000009967
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 254 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 30 By-Pass over West Br Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 30 By-Pass over West Br Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 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 30,490 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,132 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 West Br Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Route 30 By-Pass over West Br Brandywine Creek 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Route 30 By-Pass over West Br Brandywine Creek carry?
About 30,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 30 By-Pass over West Br Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Route 30 By-Pass over West Br Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.