US Bridges

US 202 Parkway over New Britain Road

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi. S. Pa 611 3034H04 · Structure no. 000000000046945

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,782
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 Parkway over New Britain Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 202 Parkway over New Britain Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20,782 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 202 Parkway
CrossesNew Britain Road
Location.25 Mi. S. Pa 611 3034H04
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.29161, -75.14169
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,782 (2024)
Projected traffic627 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 Parkway over New Britain Road built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 Parkway over New Britain Road 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 202 Parkway over New Britain Road carry?

About 20,782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 Parkway over New Britain Road?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 Parkway over New Britain Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.