US Bridges

New US 202 over Schuylkill Pkwy RD Nsrc

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Bridgeport 3367-D04 · Structure no. 000000000027725

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
573 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,913
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New US 202 over Schuylkill Pkwy RD Nsrc is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying New US 202 over Schuylkill Pkwy RD Nsrc in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 6 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 20,913 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,543 by 2032. The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew US 202
CrossesSchuylkill Pkwy RD Nsrc
LocationBridgeport 3367-D04
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.10568, -75.35126
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length573 ft (174.7 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,913 (2023)
Projected traffic29,543 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New US 202 over Schuylkill Pkwy RD Nsrc built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is New US 202 over Schuylkill Pkwy RD Nsrc 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does New US 202 over Schuylkill Pkwy RD Nsrc carry?

About 20,913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New US 202 over Schuylkill Pkwy RD Nsrc?

The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns New US 202 over Schuylkill Pkwy RD Nsrc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.