US Bridges

U.S. 202 Parkway over Neshaminy Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI E PA152 3034C5/28E4 · Structure no. 000000000047700

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
525 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 202 Parkway over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 202 Parkway over Neshaminy Creek 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 525 ft (160 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 202 Parkway
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
Location1.5MI E PA152 3034C5/28E4
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28273, -75.17432
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 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
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 Neshaminy Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 202 Parkway over Neshaminy Creek 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 Neshaminy Creek carry?

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

How long is U.S. 202 Parkway over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 202 Parkway over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.