US Bridges

S 202 - Ramp R over Schuylkill Parkway

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Bridgeport 28J10/3367D4 · Structure no. 000000000027587

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 202 - Ramp R over Schuylkill Parkway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying S 202 - Ramp R over Schuylkill Parkway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 613 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,468 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS 202 - Ramp R
CrossesSchuylkill Parkway
LocationBridgeport 28J10/3367D4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10634, -75.35084
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2024)
Projected traffic1,468 by 2032
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 202 - Ramp R over Schuylkill Parkway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 202 - Ramp R over Schuylkill Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does S 202 - Ramp R over Schuylkill Parkway carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is S 202 - Ramp R over Schuylkill Parkway?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 202 - Ramp R over Schuylkill Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.