US Bridges

Exton Bypass (wb) over RTE US 30 Business

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · E. Downingtown 21A13 · Structure no. 000000000009982

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,961
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exton Bypass (wb) over RTE US 30 Business is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exton Bypass (wb) over RTE US 30 Business in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 29,961 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,386 by 2032. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesExton Bypass (wb)
CrossesRTE US 30 Business
LocationE. Downingtown 21A13
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01914, -75.67508
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,961 (2023)
Projected traffic33,386 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Exton Bypass (wb) over RTE US 30 Business built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exton Bypass (wb) over RTE 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 (wb) over RTE US 30 Business carry?

About 29,961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Exton Bypass (wb) over RTE US 30 Business?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Exton Bypass (wb) over RTE US 30 Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.