US Bridges

US 30 Bypass;rmp F over Bell Tavern Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Downingtown 21A12 · Structure no. 000000000009979

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 Bypass;rmp F over Bell Tavern Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 Bypass;rmp F over Bell Tavern Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 68,636 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,927 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 30 Bypass;rmp F
CrossesBell Tavern Road
LocationNear Downingtown 21A12
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.01962, -75.67789
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,636 (2024)
Projected traffic65,927 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 Bypass;rmp F over Bell Tavern Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 30 Bypass;rmp F over Bell Tavern 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 US 30 Bypass;rmp F over Bell Tavern Road carry?

About 68,636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 30 Bypass;rmp F over Bell Tavern Road?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 Bypass;rmp F over Bell Tavern Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.