US Bridges

Exton Bypass(eb) over Whitford Road

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Whitford RD/SR6030 21F13 · Structure no. 000000000009992

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,791
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exton Bypass(eb) over Whitford Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Exton Bypass(eb) over Whitford Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,791 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,640 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesExton Bypass(eb)
CrossesWhitford Road
LocationWhitford RD/SR6030 21F13
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01541, -75.63848
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,791 (2023)
Projected traffic35,640 by 2032
Trucks7%
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(eb) over Whitford Road built?

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

What condition is Exton Bypass(eb) over Whitford Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Exton Bypass(eb) over Whitford Road carry?

About 26,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Exton Bypass(eb) over Whitford Road?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Exton Bypass(eb) over Whitford Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.