US Bridges

Route 30 By-Pass over Rock Raymond Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Downingtown 20D13 · Structure no. 000000000009975

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,924
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 By-Pass over Rock Raymond Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 30 By-Pass over Rock Raymond Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 69,924 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,868 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 30 By-Pass
CrossesRock Raymond Road
LocationNear Downingtown 20D13
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.01437, -75.72071
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,924 (2024)
Projected traffic91,868 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 Rock Raymond Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Route 30 By-Pass over Rock Raymond Road 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 Rock Raymond Road carry?

About 69,924 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 By-Pass over Rock Raymond Road?

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

Who owns Route 30 By-Pass over Rock Raymond Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.