US Bridges

Armand Hammer Blvd over Pottstown By-Pass

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Lower Pottsgrove 3139B03 · Structure no. 000000000048746

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armand Hammer Blvd over Pottstown By-Pass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armand Hammer Blvd over Pottstown By-Pass in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,114 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,413 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesArmand Hammer Blvd
CrossesPottstown By-Pass
LocationLower Pottsgrove 3139B03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.23357, -75.61697
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,114 (2024)
Projected traffic23,413 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Armand Hammer Blvd over Pottstown By-Pass built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armand Hammer Blvd over Pottstown By-Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Armand Hammer Blvd over Pottstown By-Pass carry?

About 9,114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Armand Hammer Blvd over Pottstown By-Pass?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Armand Hammer Blvd over Pottstown By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.