US Bridges

Egypt Road over Mine Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Audubon 27F5/3253K9 · Structure no. 000000000027776

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,593
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egypt Road over Mine Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Egypt Road over Mine Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 19,593 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,760 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesEgypt Road
CrossesMine Run
LocationAudubon 27F5/3253K9
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13142, -75.43841
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,593 (2024)
Projected traffic24,760 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Egypt Road over Mine Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egypt Road over Mine 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Egypt Road over Mine Run carry?

About 19,593 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Egypt Road over Mine Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Egypt Road over Mine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.