US Bridges

Pottstown Eway(eb) over Troutman Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N. of Oaks 27B01/3253E6 · Structure no. 000000000027439

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,138
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottstown Eway(eb) over Troutman Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Eway(eb) over Troutman Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 174 ft (53 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPottstown Eway(eb)
CrossesTroutman Road
LocationN. of Oaks 27B01/3253E6
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15543, -75.46809
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pottstown Eway(eb) over Troutman Road built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottstown Eway(eb) over Troutman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pottstown Eway(eb) over Troutman Road carry?

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

How long is Pottstown Eway(eb) over Troutman Road?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pottstown Eway(eb) over Troutman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.