US Bridges

Trooper Road over Pottstown Expressway

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Betzwood 27J9/3366C3 · Structure no. 000000000027403

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trooper Road over Pottstown Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trooper Road over Pottstown Expressway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 33,208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,028 by 2032. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTrooper Road
CrossesPottstown Expressway
LocationBetzwood 27J9/3366C3
RouteState Highway 363
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11267, -75.42019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,208 (2024)
Projected traffic38,028 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$875,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trooper Road over Pottstown Expressway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trooper Road over Pottstown Expressway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Trooper Road over Pottstown Expressway carry?

About 33,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Trooper Road over Pottstown Expressway?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Trooper Road over Pottstown Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.