US Bridges

Swedesford Road over Cty.Ln.Exp;ramp E Sb/Wb

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · King of Prussia 24K2 · Structure no. 000000000010324

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedesford Road over Cty.Ln.Exp;ramp E Sb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swedesford Road over Cty.Ln.Exp;ramp E Sb/Wb in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 24,481 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,333 by 2032. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSwedesford Road
CrossesCty.Ln.Exp;ramp E Sb/Wb
LocationKing of Prussia 24K2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08124, -75.40817
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,481 (2024)
Projected traffic11,333 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cty.Ln.Exp;ramp E Sb/Wb built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swedesford Road over Cty.Ln.Exp;ramp E Sb/Wb 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Swedesford Road over Cty.Ln.Exp;ramp E Sb/Wb carry?

About 24,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Swedesford Road over Cty.Ln.Exp;ramp E Sb/Wb?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Swedesford Road over Cty.Ln.Exp;ramp E Sb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.