US Bridges

Ramp E Off SB 202 over US 202 By-Pass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · North of Paoli 24C4 · Structure no. 000000000010880

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,653
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E Off SB 202 over US 202 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E Off SB 202 over US 202 By-Pass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,653 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,438 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E Off SB 202
CrossesUS 202 By-Pass
LocationNorth of Paoli 24C4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06622, -75.45722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,653 (2024)
Projected traffic12,438 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E Off SB 202 over US 202 By-Pass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E Off SB 202 over US 202 By-Pass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp E Off SB 202 over US 202 By-Pass carry?

About 8,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E Off SB 202 over US 202 By-Pass?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E Off SB 202 over US 202 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.