South Main Street over US 202 By-Pass
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · South Doylestown 29B01 · Structure no. 000000000007095
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 237 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,178
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over US 202 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main Street over US 202 By-Pass in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,178 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,272 by 2032. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over US 202 By-Pass built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main Street over US 202 By-Pass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does South Main Street over US 202 By-Pass carry?
About 8,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over US 202 By-Pass?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over US 202 By-Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.