US Bridges

Chesterbrook Blvd. over US 202

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Inter. of SR0202 3365-F10 · Structure no. 000000000010820

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterbrook Blvd. over US 202 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chesterbrook Blvd. over US 202 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChesterbrook Blvd.
CrossesUS 202
LocationInter. of SR0202 3365-F10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.0655, -75.462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$561,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterbrook Blvd. over US 202 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Chesterbrook Blvd. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Chesterbrook Blvd. over US 202 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chesterbrook Blvd. over US 202?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterbrook Blvd. over US 202?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.