US Bridges

US 202 over Valley Forge Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Tredyffrin 24F3 · Structure no. 000000000010152

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119,755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over Valley Forge Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 over Valley Forge Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 119,755 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,297 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesValley Forge Road
LocationTredyffrin 24F3
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07159, -75.43714
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,755 (2024)
Projected traffic108,297 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$471,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Valley Forge Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 202 over Valley Forge 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 over Valley Forge Road carry?

About 119,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Valley Forge Road?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Valley Forge Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.