US Bridges

Dekalb PIKE(US202) over Abrams Run

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · At Gulph RD 34C01/3366H7 · Structure no. 000000000043246

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dekalb PIKE(US202) over Abrams Run is a concrete culvert carrying Dekalb PIKE(US202) over Abrams Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 31,286 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,869 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDekalb PIKE(US202)
CrossesAbrams Run
LocationAt Gulph RD 34C01/3366H7
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08484, -75.38916
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,286 (2024)
Projected traffic58,869 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dekalb PIKE(US202) over Abrams Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dekalb PIKE(US202) over Abrams Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dekalb PIKE(US202) over Abrams Run carry?

About 31,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dekalb PIKE(US202) over Abrams Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns Dekalb PIKE(US202) over Abrams Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.