Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill River
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E. PA100 3138K03 · Structure no. 000000000053230
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,225 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,904
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 59,904 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,079 by 2032. The structure is 1,225 ft (373.4 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill River carry?
About 59,904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 1,225 ft (373.4 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.
Who owns Pottstown By-Pass over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.