US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Rte. 30 By-Pass EB

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West Coatesville 27E5 · Structure no. 000000000010548

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Rte. 30 By-Pass EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Highway over Rte. 30 By-Pass EB 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 7,192 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,652 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesRte. 30 By-Pass EB
LocationWest Coatesville 27E5
RouteU.S. Route 30B
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98227, -75.91924
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,192 (2024)
Projected traffic8,652 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$395,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Highway over Rte. 30 By-Pass EB built?

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

What condition is Lincoln Highway over Rte. 30 By-Pass EB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Rte. 30 By-Pass EB carry?

About 7,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Rte. 30 By-Pass EB?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Rte. 30 By-Pass EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.