US Bridges

P-Town X-Way (wb) over Egypt Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Oaks 27E5/3253J9 · Structure no. 000000000027444

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-Town X-Way (wb) over Egypt Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P-Town X-Way (wb) over Egypt Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 33,727 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,838 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesP-Town X-Way (wb)
CrossesEgypt Road
LocationOaks 27E5/3253J9
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.13425, -75.4469
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,727 (2024)
Projected traffic39,838 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was P-Town X-Way (wb) over Egypt Road built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is P-Town X-Way (wb) over Egypt Road 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does P-Town X-Way (wb) over Egypt Road carry?

About 33,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is P-Town X-Way (wb) over Egypt Road?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns P-Town X-Way (wb) over Egypt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.