US Bridges

T-498 Egypt Hol RD over Wallace Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 190 Ft West of SR 144 · Structure no. 000000000009798

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-498 Egypt Hol RD over Wallace Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-498 Egypt Hol RD over Wallace Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-498 Egypt Hol RD
CrossesWallace Run
Location190 Ft West of SR 144
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9586, -77.8386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-498 Egypt Hol RD over Wallace Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is T-498 Egypt Hol RD over Wallace Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does T-498 Egypt Hol RD over Wallace Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-498 Egypt Hol RD over Wallace Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-498 Egypt Hol RD over Wallace Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.