US Bridges

Pottstown Eway(wb) over Lewis Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · E Royersford 19D08/3252H1 · Structure no. 000000000027430

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottstown Eway(wb) over Lewis Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Eway(wb) over Lewis 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 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 33,727 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,838 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPottstown Eway(wb)
CrossesLewis Road
LocationE Royersford 19D08/3252H1
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.18548, -75.51785
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,727 (2024)
Projected traffic39,838 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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(wb) over Lewis Road built?

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

What condition is Pottstown Eway(wb) over Lewis 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pottstown Eway(wb) over Lewis Road carry?

About 33,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pottstown Eway(wb) over Lewis Road?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pottstown Eway(wb) over Lewis Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.