US Bridges

Swedesford Road over Ramp F to US 202 N.B.

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Paoli Exit US 202 24C04 · Structure no. 000000000010165

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedesford Road over Ramp F to US 202 N.B. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swedesford Road over Ramp F to US 202 N.B. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, 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 2,407 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,020 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSwedesford Road
CrossesRamp F to US 202 N.B.
LocationPaoli Exit US 202 24C04
RouteState Highway 252
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06594, -75.45656
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,407 (2024)
Projected traffic5,020 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Swedesford Road over Ramp F to US 202 N.B. built?

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

What condition is Swedesford Road over Ramp F to US 202 N.B. 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 Swedesford Road over Ramp F to US 202 N.B. carry?

About 2,407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Swedesford Road over Ramp F to US 202 N.B.?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Swedesford Road over Ramp F to US 202 N.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.