US Bridges

Route 30 By-Pass over Moore Road (T394)

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · North Coatesville 29A2 · Structure no. 000000000009969

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,065
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 By-Pass over Moore Road (T394) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 30 By-Pass over Moore Road (T394) 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 41,065 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,659 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 30 By-Pass
CrossesMoore Road (T394)
LocationNorth Coatesville 29A2
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00097, -75.80967
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,065 (2024)
Projected traffic47,659 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 30 By-Pass over Moore Road (T394) built?

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

What condition is Route 30 By-Pass over Moore Road (T394) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 30 By-Pass over Moore Road (T394) carry?

About 41,065 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 By-Pass over Moore Road (T394)?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Route 30 By-Pass over Moore Road (T394)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.