US Bridges

Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill Road

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Coventry Mall 2D13 · Structure no. 000000000010074

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 22,678 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,129 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPottstown By-Pass
CrossesSchuylkill Road
LocationCoventry Mall 2D13
RouteState Highway 100
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23342, -75.66019
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,678 (2024)
Projected traffic24,129 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 By-Pass over Schuylkill Road built?

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

What condition is Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill Road carry?

About 22,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill Road?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.