Gap-Newport Pike over US-1 By-Pass
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · US-1;PA 41 Inter. 46B05 · Structure no. 000000000010013
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,054
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gap-Newport Pike over US-1 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gap-Newport Pike over US-1 By-Pass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,054 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,062 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gap-Newport Pike over US-1 By-Pass built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Gap-Newport Pike over US-1 By-Pass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Gap-Newport Pike over US-1 By-Pass carry?
About 14,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Gap-Newport Pike over US-1 By-Pass?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Gap-Newport Pike over US-1 By-Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.