US Bridges

Church Road over US-202 Bypass Ramp M

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near 401 22G7 / 3473K3 · Structure no. 000000000044451

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,064
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over US-202 Bypass Ramp M is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Road over US-202 Bypass Ramp M 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 4,064 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,033 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesUS-202 Bypass Ramp M
LocationNear 401 22G7 / 3473K3
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.04962, -75.56528
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,064 (2024)
Projected traffic3,033 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over US-202 Bypass Ramp M built?

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

What condition is Church Road over US-202 Bypass Ramp M 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Church Road over US-202 Bypass Ramp M carry?

About 4,064 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over US-202 Bypass Ramp M?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over US-202 Bypass Ramp M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.