Pottstown Ex (wb) over Trappe Road
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Providence 3253-A03 · Structure no. 000000000027436
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,727
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottstown Ex (wb) over Trappe Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Ex (wb) over Trappe 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 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottstown Ex (wb) over Trappe Road built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Pottstown Ex (wb) over Trappe 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Pottstown Ex (wb) over Trappe Road carry?
About 33,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pottstown Ex (wb) over Trappe Road?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pottstown Ex (wb) over Trappe Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.