Pottstown Expway over Sanatoga RD Sanatoga CR
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Sanatoga 3139G02 · Structure no. 000000000027417
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 333 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,904
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottstown Expway over Sanatoga RD Sanatoga CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Expway over Sanatoga RD Sanatoga CR in Montgomery 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 59,904 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,079 by 2032. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Expway over Sanatoga RD Sanatoga CR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pottstown Expway over Sanatoga RD Sanatoga CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Pottstown Expway over Sanatoga RD Sanatoga CR carry?
About 59,904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pottstown Expway over Sanatoga RD Sanatoga CR?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Pottstown Expway over Sanatoga RD Sanatoga CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.