US Bridges

US 202 over Pa 32(LR 326)

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 MI N of New Hope Boro · Structure no. 000000000007692

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 202 over Pa 32(LR 326) is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 202 over Pa 32(LR 326) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 202
CrossesPa 32(LR 326)
Location1.1 MI N of New Hope Boro
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.375, -74.96
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Pa 32(LR 326) built?

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

What condition is US 202 over Pa 32(LR 326) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 over Pa 32(LR 326) carry?

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

How long is US 202 over Pa 32(LR 326)?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Pa 32(LR 326)?

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