US Bridges

US 202 over Del Riv Pa & D&r Canals

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.1MI.N New Hope 25H03 · Structure no. 000000000007691

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,690 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 202 over Del Riv Pa & D&r Canals is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 202 over Del Riv Pa & D&r Canals in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2042. The structure is 1,690 ft (515.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesDel Riv Pa & D&r Canals
Location1.1MI.N New Hope 25H03
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37936, -74.95548
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,690 ft (515.1 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Del Riv Pa & D&r Canals built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 over Del Riv Pa & D&r Canals 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 over Del Riv Pa & D&r Canals carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Del Riv Pa & D&r Canals?

The structure is 1,690 ft (515.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Del Riv Pa & D&r Canals?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).