US Bridges

Pottstown Pike over Neiman Road

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI to Lr 147 6D03 · Structure no. 000000000010073

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottstown Pike over Neiman Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Pike over Neiman Road in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 years old, older 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 15,839 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,999 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPottstown Pike
CrossesNeiman Road
Location1.0 MI to Lr 147 6D03
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates40.21643, -75.65989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,839 (2024)
Projected traffic20,999 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Pottstown Pike over Neiman Road built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pottstown Pike over Neiman Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pottstown Pike over Neiman Road carry?

About 15,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pottstown Pike over Neiman Road?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pottstown Pike over Neiman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.