Pottstown By-Pass over Hanover Street
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Pottstown 2E12 · Structure no. 000000000010237
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,464
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottstown By-Pass over Hanover Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown By-Pass over Hanover Street in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 65,464 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,942 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottstown By-Pass over Hanover Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pottstown By-Pass over Hanover Street 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 Hanover Street carry?
About 65,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pottstown By-Pass over Hanover Street?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Pottstown By-Pass over Hanover Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.