US Bridges

P-Town X-Way (eb) over Pa 29 Collegeville Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Collegeville 3253D05 · Structure no. 000000000027437

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

About this bridge

P-Town X-Way (eb) over Pa 29 Collegeville Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P-Town X-Way (eb) over Pa 29 Collegeville 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 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesP-Town X-Way (eb)
CrossesPa 29 Collegeville Road
LocationCollegeville 3253D05
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1612, -75.47995
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,138 (2024)
Projected traffic35,777 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 (eb) over Pa 29 Collegeville 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 Pa 29 Collegeville 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 Pa 29 Collegeville 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 Pa 29 Collegeville Road?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns P-Town X-Way (eb) over Pa 29 Collegeville Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.