202 BY-PASS, RAMPS
Carrying 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS over BRANCH VALLEY CREEK
MALVERN 22H7, Chester, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS
The 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS over BRANCH VALLEY CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 85,474 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 85,474 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000010132
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS against other structures in Chester and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS?
202 BY-PASS, RAMPS in Chester, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS inspected?
202 BY-PASS, RAMPS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 85,474 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS?
202 BY-PASS, RAMPS has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS?
202 BY-PASS, RAMPS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is 202 BY-PASS, RAMPS and does age affect safety?
202 BY-PASS, RAMPS was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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