University Road over US-1 By-Pass
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · .9MI.S.PA 896 Int. 44C09 · Structure no. 000000000010575
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 643
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Road over US-1 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University 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 6 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Road over US-1 By-Pass built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is University 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does University Road over US-1 By-Pass carry?
About 643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is University Road over US-1 By-Pass?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns University Road over US-1 By-Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.