US Bridges

Evergreen Road over Pottstown EXPWAY/3139-H2

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Lower Pottsgrove 3139H02 · Structure no. 000000000027831

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,341
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Road over Pottstown EXPWAY/3139-H2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen Road over Pottstown EXPWAY/3139-H2 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 17,341 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,123 by 2032. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen Road
CrossesPottstown EXPWAY/3139-H2
LocationLower Pottsgrove 3139H02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24121, -75.57582
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,341 (2023)
Projected traffic21,123 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen Road over Pottstown EXPWAY/3139-H2 built?

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

What condition is Evergreen Road over Pottstown EXPWAY/3139-H2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Evergreen Road over Pottstown EXPWAY/3139-H2 carry?

About 17,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen Road over Pottstown EXPWAY/3139-H2?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Road over Pottstown EXPWAY/3139-H2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.