US Bridges

Hopewell Road over US-1 By-Pass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .7MI.S.PA 472 Int. 51B03 · Structure no. 000000000010444

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,615
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over US-1 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopewell Road over US-1 By-Pass 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesUS-1 By-Pass
Location.7MI.S.PA 472 Int. 51B03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77902, -76.00398
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2024)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$496,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Hopewell 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.