US Bridges

West Chester Bypas over Westtown Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near West Chester 32E11 · Structure no. 000000000010094

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Chester Bypas over Westtown Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Chester Bypas over Westtown Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 68,606 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,096 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesWest Chester Bypas
CrossesWesttown Road
LocationNear West Chester 32E11
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates39.95613, -75.58049
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,606 (2023)
Projected traffic66,096 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 West Chester Bypas over Westtown Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Chester Bypas over Westtown Road 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 Bypas over Westtown Road carry?

About 68,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is West Chester Bypas over Westtown Road?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns West Chester Bypas over Westtown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.