US Bridges

U.S. 202 over Chester Valley Trail

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile N. U.S. 30 3473K0 · Structure no. 000000000048724

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 202 over Chester Valley Trail is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 202 over Chester Valley Trail in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 95,104 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,700 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 202
CrossesChester Valley Trail
Location1 Mile N. U.S. 30 3473K0
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.04581, -75.56809
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,104 (2024)
Projected traffic85,700 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 202 over Chester Valley Trail built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 202 over Chester Valley Trail 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. 202 over Chester Valley Trail carry?

About 95,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 202 over Chester Valley Trail?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns U.S. 202 over Chester Valley Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.