Egypt Road over Perkiomen Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Oaks 27E5/3253J9 · Structure no. 000000000027775
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 561 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,822
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Egypt Road over Perkiomen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Egypt Road over Perkiomen Creek 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 23,822 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,734 by 2032. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Egypt Road over Perkiomen Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Egypt Road over Perkiomen Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Egypt Road over Perkiomen Creek carry?
About 23,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Egypt Road over Perkiomen Creek?
The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Egypt Road over Perkiomen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.