Pottstown Eway(wb) over Perkiomen Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · So. of Oaks 3365H1 · Structure no. 000000000027446
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 824 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,854
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottstown Eway(wb) over Perkiomen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Eway(wb) over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 34,854 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,261 by 2032. The structure is 824 ft (251.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottstown Eway(wb) over Perkiomen Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pottstown Eway(wb) over Perkiomen Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pottstown Eway(wb) over Perkiomen Creek carry?
About 34,854 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pottstown Eway(wb) over Perkiomen Creek?
The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pottstown Eway(wb) over Perkiomen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.