US Bridges

U.S. 202 Parkway over Almshouse Road

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S. PA611 28F3/3034D5 · Structure no. 000000000047695

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 202 Parkway over Almshouse Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. 202 Parkway over Almshouse 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 15,560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 202 Parkway
CrossesAlmshouse Road
Location1 MI S. PA611 28F3/3034D5
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28706, -75.16386
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 U.S. 202 Parkway over Almshouse Road built?

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

What condition is U.S. 202 Parkway over Almshouse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 202 Parkway over Almshouse Road carry?

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

How long is U.S. 202 Parkway over Almshouse Road?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 202 Parkway over Almshouse Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.