US Bridges

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

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N. of Oaks 27D3/3253H8 · Structure no. 000000000027442

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-Town X-Way (wb) over Upper Indian Head Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P-Town X-Way (wb) 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 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 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesP-Town X-Way (wb)
CrossesUpper Indian Head Road
LocationN. of Oaks 27D3/3253H8
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14251, -75.45185
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 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 traffic33,727 (2024)
Projected traffic39,838 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 (wb) 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 (wb) over Upper Indian Head 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 (wb) over Upper Indian Head Road carry?

About 33,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is P-Town X-Way (wb) over Upper Indian Head Road?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.