US Bridges

West Chester Bypas over West Chester Pike

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · East West Chester 32E09 · Structure no. 000000000010096

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150,692
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Chester Bypas over West Chester Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Chester Bypas over West Chester Pike in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 150,692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,910 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Chester Bypas
CrossesWest Chester Pike
LocationEast West Chester 32E09
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96741, -75.58165
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,692 (2024)
Projected traffic75,910 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Chester Bypas over West Chester Pike built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Chester Bypas over West Chester 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Chester Bypas over West Chester Pike carry?

About 150,692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Chester Bypas over West Chester Pike?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns West Chester Bypas over West Chester Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.