WEST CHESTER BYPAS
WEST CHESTER BYPAS in East West Chester 32e09, Chester County, Pennsylvania received a condition grade of C (52/100). Built in 1954, the bridge carries 151K vehicles daily on WEST CHESTER BYPAS over West Chester Pike.
WEST CHESTER BYPAS carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 52/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1954 and is now 72 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. WEST CHESTER BYPAS carries an average daily traffic count of 150,692 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing West Chester Pike. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
WEST CHESTER BYPAS is a 72-year-old bridge located East West Chester 32e09 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The bridge carries WEST CHESTER BYPAS over West Chester Pike with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 151K vehicles per day. Built in 1954, the structure spans 37.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (52/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WEST CHESTER BYPAS has a Condition Score of 52/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
WEST CHESTER BYPAS was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
WEST CHESTER BYPAS carries approximately 151K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 37.8 meters long and located on WEST CHESTER BYPAS in East West Chester 32e09, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
No, WEST CHESTER BYPAS is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
WEST CHESTER BYPAS is located East West Chester 32e09 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The bridge carries WEST CHESTER BYPAS over West Chester Pike. Its coordinates are 39.967414, -75.581650. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
WEST CHESTER BYPAS carries WEST CHESTER BYPAS over West Chester Pike. The bridge is 37.8 meters long and was built in 1954.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.