US Bridges

Ramp Xy -Grosstown over Pottstown Bypass

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Stowe Interchange 3137K02 · Structure no. 000000000056858

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Xy -Grosstown over Pottstown Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Xy -Grosstown over Pottstown Bypass 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 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRamp Xy -Grosstown
CrossesPottstown Bypass
LocationStowe Interchange 3137K02
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.23935, -75.69058
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2024)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Xy -Grosstown over Pottstown Bypass built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Xy -Grosstown over Pottstown Bypass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Xy -Grosstown over Pottstown Bypass carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Xy -Grosstown over Pottstown Bypass?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Xy -Grosstown over Pottstown Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.