US Bridges

US 202(NB) over West Chester Bypass WB

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West Chester 32D07 · Structure no. 000000000010103

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202(NB) over West Chester Bypass WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202(NB) over West Chester Bypass WB in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 39,026 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,918 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 202(NB)
CrossesWest Chester Bypass WB
LocationWest Chester 32D07
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates39.98077, -75.58829
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,026 (2024)
Projected traffic41,918 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202(NB) over West Chester Bypass WB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202(NB) over West Chester Bypass WB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 202(NB) over West Chester Bypass WB carry?

About 39,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 202(NB) over West Chester Bypass WB?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 202(NB) over West Chester Bypass WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.