US Bridges

US 30 Bypass over Bondsville RD (rte 340)

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Downingtown 30A1 · Structure no. 000000000009972

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

About this bridge

US 30 Bypass over Bondsville RD (rte 340) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 Bypass over Bondsville RD (rte 340) 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 46,253 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,332 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 30 Bypass
CrossesBondsville RD (rte 340)
LocationNear Downingtown 30A1
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00797, -75.74558
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 inspectionJune 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,253 (2024)
Projected traffic68,332 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 Bypass over Bondsville RD (rte 340) built?

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

What condition is US 30 Bypass over Bondsville RD (rte 340) 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 US 30 Bypass over Bondsville RD (rte 340) carry?

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

How long is US 30 Bypass over Bondsville RD (rte 340)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 Bypass over Bondsville RD (rte 340)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.