US Bridges

U.S. 202 Parkway over Trib. #3 Little Nesh. CR

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. PA463 3145F01 · Structure no. 000000000047582

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,904
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 202 Parkway over Trib. #3 Little Nesh. CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. 202 Parkway over Trib. #3 Little Nesh. CR 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 17,904 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesU.S. 202 Parkway
CrossesTrib. #3 Little Nesh. CR
Location1 Mi. N. PA463 3145F01
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.24978, -75.21483
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,904 (2024)
Projected traffic627 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 U.S. 202 Parkway over Trib. #3 Little Nesh. CR built?

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

What condition is U.S. 202 Parkway over Trib. #3 Little Nesh. CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 202 Parkway over Trib. #3 Little Nesh. CR carry?

About 17,904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 202 Parkway over Trib. #3 Little Nesh. CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 202 Parkway over Trib. #3 Little Nesh. CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.