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202 By-Pass Ramps over Branch Valley Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Malvern 22H7 · Structure no. 000000000010132

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,474
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

202 By-Pass Ramps over Branch Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 202 By-Pass Ramps over Branch Valley Creek 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 85,474 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,771 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries202 By-Pass Ramps
CrossesBranch Valley Creek
LocationMalvern 22H7
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05155, -75.56123
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,474 (2023)
Projected traffic85,771 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 202 By-Pass Ramps over Branch Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is 202 By-Pass Ramps over Branch Valley Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 202 By-Pass Ramps over Branch Valley Creek carry?

About 85,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 202 By-Pass Ramps over Branch Valley Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns 202 By-Pass Ramps over Branch Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.