Pottstown Bypass over Ramps G & H
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Inter. W/ SR 724 2H13 · Structure no. 000000000010239
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59,904
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottstown Bypass over Ramps G & H is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Bypass over Ramps G & H 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 59,904 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,399 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottstown Bypass over Ramps G & H built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pottstown Bypass over Ramps G & H 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 Bypass over Ramps G & H carry?
About 59,904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pottstown Bypass over Ramps G & H?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Pottstown Bypass over Ramps G & H?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.