US Bridges

P-Town X-Way (eb) over Old State Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · U Providence 19F11/3252J3 · Structure no. 000000000027433

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,138
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-Town X-Way (eb) over Old State Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P-Town X-Way (eb) over Old State 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 34,138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,777 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesP-Town X-Way (eb)
CrossesOld State Road
LocationU Providence 19F11/3252J3
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.17385, -75.50695
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,138 (2024)
Projected traffic35,777 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 P-Town X-Way (eb) over Old State 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 (eb) over Old State 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 P-Town X-Way (eb) over Old State Road carry?

About 34,138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is P-Town X-Way (eb) over Old State Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns P-Town X-Way (eb) over Old State Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.