US Bridges

Pa 100 Bypass over US 202

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · N. W. Chester 32D5/3583F2 · Structure no. 000000000010408

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,788
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 100 Bypass over US 202 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 100 Bypass over US 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 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 7,788 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,780 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 100 Bypass
CrossesUS 202
LocationN. W. Chester 32D5/3583F2
RouteState Highway 100
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99177, -75.58861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,788 (2024)
Projected traffic18,780 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 100 Bypass over US 202 built?

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

What condition is Pa 100 Bypass over US 202 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 Pa 100 Bypass over US 202 carry?

About 7,788 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 100 Bypass over US 202?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 100 Bypass over US 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.