US Bridges

Christine Road over US 1 By-Pass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Nottingham 50J08 · Structure no. 000000000010170

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christine Road over US 1 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christine Road over US 1 By-Pass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,666 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,986 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChristine Road
CrossesUS 1 By-Pass
LocationNear Nottingham 50J08
RouteState Highway 272
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75085, -76.02404
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,666 (2024)
Projected traffic5,986 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Christine Road over US 1 By-Pass built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christine Road over US 1 By-Pass 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Christine Road over US 1 By-Pass carry?

About 4,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Christine Road over US 1 By-Pass?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Christine Road over US 1 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.