US Bridges

Route 30 By-Pass over Beaver Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Downingtown 30A1 · Structure no. 000000000009971

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 By-Pass over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 30 By-Pass over Beaver Creek 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 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 46,253 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,332 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 30 By-Pass
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationNear Downingtown 30A1
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00835, -75.74347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,253 (2024)
Projected traffic68,332 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$496,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 30 By-Pass over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 30 By-Pass over Beaver Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 30 By-Pass over Beaver Creek carry?

About 46,253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 By-Pass over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Route 30 By-Pass over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.