Pawlings Road over Schuylkill River
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · .9 MI W of PA-23 3365-E2 · Structure no. 000000000028003
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 428 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,103
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pawlings Road over Schuylkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pawlings Road over Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 12,103 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,396 by 2015. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pawlings Road over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pawlings Road 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 Pawlings Road over Schuylkill River carry?
About 12,103 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pawlings Road over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pawlings Road over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.