Hanover Street over Schuylkill River
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Pottstown 3138F02 · Structure no. 000000000027860
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 344 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanover Street over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hanover Street over Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,411 by 2032. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanover Street over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hanover Street over Schuylkill River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Hanover Street over Schuylkill River carry?
About 8,325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hanover Street over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Hanover Street over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.