Exton Bypass (eb) over Route US 30 Business
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · E. of Downingtown 21A13 · Structure no. 000000000009980
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,319
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Exton Bypass (eb) over Route US 30 Business is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exton Bypass (eb) over Route US 30 Business 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 34,319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,326 by 2032. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exton Bypass (eb) over Route US 30 Business built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Exton Bypass (eb) over Route US 30 Business 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 2024.
How much traffic does Exton Bypass (eb) over Route US 30 Business carry?
About 34,319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Exton Bypass (eb) over Route US 30 Business?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Exton Bypass (eb) over Route US 30 Business?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.