Pottstown Bypass over Schuylkill River
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 Mile W. PA-100 3138B2 · Structure no. 000000000054571
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 926 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,699
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottstown Bypass over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Bypass over Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 34,699 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,503 by 2032. The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottstown Bypass over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pottstown Bypass 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 Bypass over Schuylkill River carry?
About 34,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pottstown Bypass over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Pottstown Bypass over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.