US Bridges

Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · E Pottstown 3139B03 · Structure no. 000000000027857

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
129 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 14,151 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,609 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesArmand Hammer Blvd
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationE Pottstown 3139B03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2375, -75.616
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,151 (2024)
Projected traffic22,609 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$773,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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 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 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 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Armand Hammer Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.