US Bridges

Newark Road over US-1 By-Pass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · US-1;PA 896 Inter. 44E8 · Structure no. 000000000010270

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newark Road over US-1 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newark 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 4,727 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,356 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNewark Road
CrossesUS-1 By-Pass
LocationUS-1;PA 896 Inter. 44E8
RouteState Highway 896
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82069, -75.91505
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,727 (2024)
Projected traffic4,356 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Newark 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 June 2023.

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

About 4,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Newark Road over US-1 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.