West Chester Bypas over Taylors Run
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Near West Chester 31J09 · Structure no. 000000000010203
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,986
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Chester Bypas over Taylors Run is a concrete tee beam carrying West Chester Bypas over Taylors Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 11,986 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,309 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was West Chester Bypas over Taylors Run built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Chester Bypas over Taylors Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does West Chester Bypas over Taylors Run carry?
About 11,986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Chester Bypas over Taylors Run?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns West Chester Bypas over Taylors Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.