US Bridges

P-Town X-Way (wb) over Royersford Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N Royersford 3140F09 · Structure no. 000000000027426

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,405
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-Town X-Way (wb) over Royersford Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying P-Town X-Way (wb) over Royersford Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 5 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 27,405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,383 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesP-Town X-Way (wb)
CrossesRoyersford Road
LocationN Royersford 3140F09
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19767, -75.52939
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,405 (2024)
Projected traffic33,383 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 P-Town X-Way (wb) over Royersford Road built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is P-Town X-Way (wb) over Royersford 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does P-Town X-Way (wb) over Royersford Road carry?

About 27,405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is P-Town X-Way (wb) over Royersford Road?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns P-Town X-Way (wb) over Royersford Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.