US Bridges

Phoenixville Pike over Pa 100 Bypass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.N.WEST Chester 32C04 · Structure no. 000000000010388

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenixville Pike over Pa 100 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phoenixville Pike over Pa 100 Bypass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,701 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenixville Pike
CrossesPa 100 Bypass
Location2MI.N.WEST Chester 32C04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99625, -75.59413
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,069 (2024)
Projected traffic15,701 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Phoenixville Pike over Pa 100 Bypass built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenixville Pike over Pa 100 Bypass 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 2024.

How much traffic does Phoenixville Pike over Pa 100 Bypass carry?

About 11,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Phoenixville Pike over Pa 100 Bypass?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenixville Pike over Pa 100 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.