US Bridges

Swedesford Road over US 202 Bypass

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .7MI.S.OF Pa 401 3474E02 · Structure no. 000000000044450

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,238
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedesford Road over US 202 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swedesford Road over US 202 Bypass in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,238 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,835 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSwedesford Road
CrossesUS 202 Bypass
Location.7MI.S.OF Pa 401 3474E02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04327, -75.57077
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,238 (2024)
Projected traffic5,835 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Swedesford Road over US 202 Bypass built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swedesford Road over US 202 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Swedesford Road over US 202 Bypass carry?

About 5,238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swedesford Road over US 202 Bypass?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Swedesford Road over US 202 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.