US Bridges

West Chester Pike over Paoli Pike

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near West Chester 32C09 · Structure no. 000000000009923

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Chester Pike over Paoli Pike is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Chester Pike over Paoli Pike in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,565 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Chester Pike
CrossesPaoli Pike
LocationNear West Chester 32C09
RouteState Highway 3
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9664, -75.59084
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,425 (2024)
Projected traffic21,565 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Chester Pike over Paoli Pike built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Chester Pike over Paoli Pike 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 West Chester Pike over Paoli Pike carry?

About 8,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Chester Pike over Paoli Pike?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Chester Pike over Paoli Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.