US Bridges

Exton Bypass(eb) over Ship Road

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1.25MI.E.RT 100 22A12 · Structure no. 000000000010001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exton Bypass(eb) over Ship Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exton Bypass(eb) over Ship Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 22,730 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,894 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesExton Bypass(eb)
CrossesShip Road
Location1.25MI.E.RT 100 22A12
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02392, -75.60898
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,730 (2023)
Projected traffic25,894 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 Ship Road built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exton Bypass(eb) over Ship 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 June 2022.

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

About 22,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Exton Bypass(eb) over Ship Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.