US Bridges

US 202 over Swedesford Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Paoli 24A05 · Structure no. 000000000010147

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,688
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over Swedesford Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 202 over Swedesford Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 84,688 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,922 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesSwedesford Road
LocationPaoli 24A05
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06259, -75.47418
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,688 (2024)
Projected traffic80,922 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Swedesford Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 202 over Swedesford 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 202 over Swedesford Road carry?

About 84,688 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Swedesford Road?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Swedesford Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.