US Bridges

P-Town X-Way (eb) over Upper Indian Head Road

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N. of Oaks 27D3/3253H8 · Structure no. 000000000027441

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,138
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-Town X-Way (eb) over Upper Indian Head Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P-Town X-Way (eb) over Upper Indian Head 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,777 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesP-Town X-Way (eb)
CrossesUpper Indian Head Road
LocationN. of Oaks 27D3/3253H8
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.14238, -75.45354
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 P-Town X-Way (eb) over Upper Indian Head Road built?

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

What condition is P-Town X-Way (eb) over Upper Indian Head Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does P-Town X-Way (eb) over Upper Indian Head 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 Upper Indian Head Road?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns P-Town X-Way (eb) over Upper Indian Head Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.