US Bridges

US 202 over Ramps Q & R at 422

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Tredyffrin 25A2 · Structure no. 000000000010159

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,416
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over Ramps Q & R at 422 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 over Ramps Q & R at 422 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 95,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,129 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesRamps Q & R at 422
LocationTredyffrin 25A2
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07959, -75.40698
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,416 (2024)
Projected traffic100,129 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$804,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Ramps Q & R at 422 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 202 over Ramps Q & R at 422 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 Ramps Q & R at 422 carry?

About 95,416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Ramps Q & R at 422?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Ramps Q & R at 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.