US Bridges

US 202 over Aquetong Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · West of New Hope 25C03 · Structure no. 000000000006935

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,615
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over Aquetong Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 202 over Aquetong Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,314 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesAquetong Creek
LocationWest of New Hope 25C03
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35835, -74.98041
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,615 (2024)
Projected traffic22,314 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Aquetong Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 over Aquetong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 over Aquetong Creek carry?

About 15,615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Aquetong Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Aquetong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.