US Bridges

North Bailey Road over Tributary of Beaver Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. N. US-30 3470H08 · Structure no. 000000000048425

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bailey Road over Tributary of Beaver Run is a concrete culvert carrying North Bailey Road over Tributary of Beaver Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,304 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Bailey Road
CrossesTributary of Beaver Run
Location.5 Mi. N. US-30 3470H08
Coordinates40.01381, -75.76482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,304 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bailey Road over Tributary of Beaver Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bailey Road over Tributary of Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does North Bailey Road over Tributary of Beaver Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Bailey Road over Tributary of Beaver Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North Bailey Road over Tributary of Beaver Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.