US Bridges

Kings Highway over US 30 by Pass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · North Coatesville 29C1 · Structure no. 000000000010213

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,078
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over US 30 by Pass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Highway over US 30 by Pass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, 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 4,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,787 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
CrossesUS 30 by Pass
LocationNorth Coatesville 29C1
RouteState Highway 340
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00463, -75.79537
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,078 (2024)
Projected traffic5,787 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Highway over US 30 by Pass built?

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

What condition is Kings Highway over US 30 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Highway over US 30 by Pass carry?

About 4,078 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway over US 30 by Pass?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over US 30 by Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.