US Bridges

U.S. 202 over Conestoga Road (PA401)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N. US30 3473K02 · Structure no. 000000000053219

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,474
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 202 over Conestoga Road (PA401) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 202 over Conestoga Road (PA401) 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 85,474 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,778 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 202
CrossesConestoga Road (PA401)
Location1.5 Mi. N. US30 3473K02
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05114, -75.56243
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,474 (2023)
Projected traffic82,778 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Conestoga Road (PA401) built?

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

What condition is U.S. 202 over Conestoga Road (PA401) 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 202 over Conestoga Road (PA401) carry?

About 85,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 202 over Conestoga Road (PA401)?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 202 over Conestoga Road (PA401)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.