US Bridges

US 30 Bypass over Norwood Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Downingtown 20G13 · Structure no. 000000000009978

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,924
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 Bypass over Norwood Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 Bypass over Norwood Road 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 69,924 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,868 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 Bypass
CrossesNorwood Road
LocationDowningtown 20G13
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01836, -75.70386
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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 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 closed3.1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$918,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 Bypass over Norwood Road built?

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

What condition is US 30 Bypass over Norwood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 Bypass over Norwood Road carry?

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

How long is US 30 Bypass over Norwood Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 Bypass over Norwood Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.