US Bridges

U.S. 202 Parkway over Bethlehem Pike (PA-309)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mi. S. U.S.202 3145B03 · Structure no. 000000000046293

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,839
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 202 Parkway over Bethlehem Pike (PA-309) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 202 Parkway over Bethlehem Pike (PA-309) in Montgomery 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 24,839 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 202 Parkway
CrossesBethlehem Pike (PA-309)
Location.1 Mi. S. U.S.202 3145B03
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23175, -75.23814
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,839 (2023)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 202 Parkway over Bethlehem Pike (PA-309) built?

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

What condition is U.S. 202 Parkway over Bethlehem Pike (PA-309) 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. 202 Parkway over Bethlehem Pike (PA-309) carry?

About 24,839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 202 Parkway over Bethlehem Pike (PA-309)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 202 Parkway over Bethlehem Pike (PA-309)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.