Pottstown Bypass over Norfolk Southern
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · L Pottsgrove 3139B03 · Structure no. 000000000056750
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59,904
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottstown Bypass over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottstown Bypass over Norfolk Southern in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 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 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 153 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottstown Bypass over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pottstown Bypass over Norfolk Southern 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pottstown Bypass over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 59,904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pottstown Bypass over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns Pottstown Bypass over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.