Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · E Pottstown 3139B03 · Structure no. 000000000027856
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,151
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,151 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,609 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 14,151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the Railroad.