US Bridges

Country Club Road over Pottstown Expressway

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Spring Ford C.C. 3140-E08 · Structure no. 000000000027424

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,005
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club Road over Pottstown Expressway is a steel continuous frame carrying Country Club Road over Pottstown Expressway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,005 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,251 by 2032. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club Road
CrossesPottstown Expressway
LocationSpring Ford C.C. 3140-E08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20361, -75.53533
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,005 (2024)
Projected traffic2,251 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Country Club Road over Pottstown Expressway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Country Club Road over Pottstown Expressway carry?

About 2,005 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Country Club Road over Pottstown Expressway?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club Road over Pottstown Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.