US Bridges

New US 202 over Schuyl.Riv Nsrc PA23 Sep

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Dannehower Bridge 3367D03 · Structure no. 000000000027726

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,643 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
27,507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New US 202 over Schuyl.Riv Nsrc PA23 Sep is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying New US 202 over Schuyl.Riv Nsrc PA23 Sep in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 years old, older 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 27,507 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,336 by 2032. The structure is 2,643 ft (805.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew US 202
CrossesSchuyl.Riv Nsrc PA23 Sep
LocationDannehower Bridge 3367D03
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10983, -75.35066
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,643 ft (805.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,507 (2024)
Projected traffic35,336 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$10.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New US 202 over Schuyl.Riv Nsrc PA23 Sep built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is New US 202 over Schuyl.Riv Nsrc PA23 Sep 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does New US 202 over Schuyl.Riv Nsrc PA23 Sep carry?

About 27,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New US 202 over Schuyl.Riv Nsrc PA23 Sep?

The structure is 2,643 ft (805.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns New US 202 over Schuyl.Riv Nsrc PA23 Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.