US Bridges

Swedesford Road over Bike Path

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Valley Forge 24C4 · Structure no. 000000000010164

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,030
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedesford Road over Bike Path is a concrete culvert carrying Swedesford Road over Bike Path in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,030 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,267 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSwedesford Road
CrossesBike Path
LocationNear Valley Forge 24C4
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates40.06503, -75.45756
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,030 (2023)
Projected traffic14,267 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Swedesford Road over Bike Path built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swedesford Road over Bike Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Swedesford Road over Bike Path carry?

About 11,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Swedesford Road over Bike Path?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Swedesford Road over Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).