US Bridges

U.S. 202 over Planebrook Road

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. US30 3473H04 · Structure no. 000000000052777

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 202 over Planebrook Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 202 over Planebrook Road 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 8 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 202
CrossesPlanebrook Road
Location1 Mi. N. US30 3473H04
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04126, -75.57601
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,104 (2024)
Projected traffic85,700 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 U.S. 202 over Planebrook Road built?

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

What condition is U.S. 202 over Planebrook Road 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 Planebrook Road carry?

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

How long is U.S. 202 over Planebrook Road?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 202 over Planebrook Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.