US Bridges

N Bailey RD (T443) over US-30 Bypass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .9MI.W.THORNDALE 29H1 · Structure no. 000000000009970

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bailey RD (T443) over US-30 Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bailey RD (T443) over US-30 Bypass 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 4,227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,789 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Bailey RD (T443)
CrossesUS-30 Bypass
Location.9MI.W.THORNDALE 29H1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00607, -75.7612
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,227 (2024)
Projected traffic4,789 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$216,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Bailey RD (T443) over US-30 Bypass built?

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

What condition is N Bailey RD (T443) over US-30 Bypass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Bailey RD (T443) over US-30 Bypass carry?

About 4,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Bailey RD (T443) over US-30 Bypass?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Bailey RD (T443) over US-30 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.