US Bridges

Pleasant View Road over Pottstown Expressway

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Sanatoga 12C11 / 3139E02 · Structure no. 000000000068265

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant View Road over Pottstown Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant View Road over Pottstown Expressway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,592 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant View Road
CrossesPottstown Expressway
LocationSanatoga 12C11 / 3139E02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24109, -75.59623
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,592 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pleasant View Road over Pottstown Expressway built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant View Road over Pottstown Expressway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant View Road over Pottstown Expressway carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant View Road over Pottstown Expressway?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant View Road over Pottstown Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.