US Bridges

Uwchlan Avenue over US-30 Bypass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Route 113 Inter. 20H12 · Structure no. 000000000010075

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,197
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uwchlan Avenue over US-30 Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uwchlan Avenue over US-30 Bypass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 5 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 20,197 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,309 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUwchlan Avenue
CrossesUS-30 Bypass
LocationRoute 113 Inter. 20H12
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates40.01971, -75.69401
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,197 (2024)
Projected traffic25,309 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$565,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Uwchlan Avenue over US-30 Bypass built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Uwchlan Avenue over US-30 Bypass 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Uwchlan Avenue over US-30 Bypass carry?

About 20,197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Uwchlan Avenue over US-30 Bypass?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Uwchlan Avenue over US-30 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.