US Bridges

Route 30 Bypass over Trib. of Beaver Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Downingtown 30C1 · Structure no. 000000000009973

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 Bypass over Trib. of Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 30 Bypass over Trib. of 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 30 Bypass
CrossesTrib. of Beaver Creek
LocationNear Downingtown 30C1
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.01062, -75.73157
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,253 (2024)
Projected traffic68,332 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 30 Bypass over Trib. of Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 30 Bypass over Trib. of 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 30 Bypass over Trib. of Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is Route 30 Bypass over Trib. of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Route 30 Bypass over Trib. of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.