US Bridges

Swedesford Road over US RTE 202

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · .4MI. S.PA29 Int. 3474E02 · Structure no. 000000000045814

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,322
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedesford Road over US RTE 202 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swedesford Road over US RTE 202 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,322 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,744 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSwedesford Road
CrossesUS RTE 202
Location.4MI. S.PA29 Int. 3474E02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05163, -75.53342
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,322 (2024)
Projected traffic14,744 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Swedesford Road over US RTE 202 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swedesford Road over US RTE 202 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

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

About 14,322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swedesford Road over US RTE 202?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Swedesford Road over US RTE 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.