US Bridges

Pottstown Eway(eb) over Limerick Center Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Limerick Twp 18K01/3140B4 · Structure no. 000000000027420

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottstown Eway(eb) over Limerick Center Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Eway(eb) over Limerick Center Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 28,247 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,897 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPottstown Eway(eb)
CrossesLimerick Center Road
LocationLimerick Twp 18K01/3140B4
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22634, -75.55023
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,247 (2024)
Projected traffic32,897 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pottstown Eway(eb) over Limerick Center Road built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottstown Eway(eb) over Limerick Center Road 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pottstown Eway(eb) over Limerick Center Road carry?

About 28,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pottstown Eway(eb) over Limerick Center Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pottstown Eway(eb) over Limerick Center Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.