US Bridges

Airport Road over Route 30 By-Pass

Poor

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West Coatesville 28B4 · Structure no. 000000000010577

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Route 30 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over Route 30 By-Pass 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,411 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,142 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesRoute 30 By-Pass
LocationWest Coatesville 28B4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98921, -75.87253
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,411 (2023)
Projected traffic8,142 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$275,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over Route 30 By-Pass built?

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

What condition is Airport Road over Route 30 By-Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Route 30 By-Pass carry?

About 5,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Route 30 By-Pass?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Route 30 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.