US Bridges

Pawlings RD over P-Town Expwy Sch.Rv.Trl

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · South of Oaks 3365H02 · Structure no. 000000000027780

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,743
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawlings RD over P-Town Expwy Sch.Rv.Trl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pawlings RD over P-Town Expwy Sch.Rv.Trl in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,743 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,334 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPawlings RD
CrossesP-Town Expwy Sch.Rv.Trl
LocationSouth of Oaks 3365H02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11452, -75.45411
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,743 (2024)
Projected traffic12,334 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pawlings RD over P-Town Expwy Sch.Rv.Trl built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawlings RD over P-Town Expwy Sch.Rv.Trl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pawlings RD over P-Town Expwy Sch.Rv.Trl carry?

About 7,743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pawlings RD over P-Town Expwy Sch.Rv.Trl?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pawlings RD over P-Town Expwy Sch.Rv.Trl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.