US Bridges

U.S. 202 Parkway over Unnamed Br. Nesh & Wetla

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. S. PA611 3034D05 · Structure no. 000000000047547

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 202 Parkway over Unnamed Br. Nesh & Wetla is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 202 Parkway over Unnamed Br. Nesh & Wetla 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 15,560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 202 Parkway
CrossesUnnamed Br. Nesh & Wetla
Location1.5 Mi. S. PA611 3034D05
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2856, -75.1652
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,560 (2024)
Projected traffic627 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 202 Parkway over Unnamed Br. Nesh & Wetla built?

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

What condition is U.S. 202 Parkway over Unnamed Br. Nesh & Wetla 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. 202 Parkway over Unnamed Br. Nesh & Wetla carry?

About 15,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 202 Parkway over Unnamed Br. Nesh & Wetla?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns U.S. 202 Parkway over Unnamed Br. Nesh & Wetla?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.