Keim Street over Pottstown By-Pass
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · South of Pottstown 2G13 · Structure no. 000000000010238
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 483
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Keim Street over Pottstown By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keim Street over Pottstown By-Pass 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 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,318 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Keim Street over Pottstown By-Pass built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Keim Street over Pottstown By-Pass 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 Keim Street over Pottstown By-Pass carry?
About 483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Keim Street over Pottstown By-Pass?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Keim Street over Pottstown By-Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.