US Bridges

US 202 over West Valley Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Gateway Shopping 24H03 · Structure no. 000000000010155

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119,755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over West Valley Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 over West Valley Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 49 ft (14.9 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
CrossesWest Valley Road
LocationGateway Shopping 24H03
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07338, -75.42695
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,755 (2024)
Projected traffic108,297 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over West Valley Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 202 over West Valley 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is US 202 over West Valley Road?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over West Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.