US Bridges

Boot Road over US Route 202

Poor

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI N W Chester 32E2 · Structure no. 000000000010403

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boot Road over US Route 202 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boot Road over US Route 202 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,834 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,125 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoot Road
CrossesUS Route 202
Location2.5 MI N W Chester 32E2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00548, -75.58239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,834 (2023)
Projected traffic29,125 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$766,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boot Road over US Route 202 built?

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

What condition is Boot Road over US Route 202 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Boot Road over US Route 202 carry?

About 17,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boot Road over US Route 202?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Boot Road over US Route 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.