W. Chester Bypass over High Street
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · South West Chester 41C1 · Structure no. 000000000010089
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Chester Bypass over High Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Chester Bypass over High Street in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 42,575 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,850 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Chester Bypass over High Street built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. Chester Bypass over High Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does W. Chester Bypass over High Street carry?
About 42,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is W. Chester Bypass over High Street?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns W. Chester Bypass over High Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.