US Bridges

Traffic Route 202 over King Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near West Chester 22D13 · Structure no. 000000000010111

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traffic Route 202 over King Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Traffic Route 202 over King Road 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 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 24,392 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,684 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTraffic Route 202
CrossesKing Road
LocationNear West Chester 22D13
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01936, -75.58584
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,392 (2023)
Projected traffic25,684 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 Traffic Route 202 over King Road built?

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

What condition is Traffic Route 202 over King 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 Traffic Route 202 over King Road carry?

About 24,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Traffic Route 202 over King Road?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Traffic Route 202 over King Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.