US Bridges

Ramp T over US RTE 30 Ramp U

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 30/202 Interchng 22D10 · Structure no. 000000000010878

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp T over US RTE 30 Ramp U is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp T over US RTE 30 Ramp U in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 18,960 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,230 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp T
CrossesUS RTE 30 Ramp U
Location30/202 Interchng 22D10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03167, -75.58837
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,960 (2024)
Projected traffic18,230 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp T over US RTE 30 Ramp U built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp T over US RTE 30 Ramp U 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp T over US RTE 30 Ramp U carry?

About 18,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp T over US RTE 30 Ramp U?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp T over US RTE 30 Ramp U?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.