US Bridges

Lancaster Pike over US Route 1 Bypass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Oxford 51C1 · Structure no. 000000000010241

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,947
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster Pike over US Route 1 Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lancaster Pike over US Route 1 Bypass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,947 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,718 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLancaster Pike
CrossesUS Route 1 Bypass
LocationOxford 51C1
RouteState Highway 472
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.78813, -75.99606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,947 (2023)
Projected traffic5,718 by 2032
Trucks16%
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$163,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lancaster Pike over US Route 1 Bypass built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancaster Pike over US Route 1 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lancaster Pike over US Route 1 Bypass carry?

About 5,947 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster Pike over US Route 1 Bypass?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster Pike over US Route 1 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.