US Bridges

Blue Teel Circle over Branch Mine Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N of Eagleville RD · Structure no. 000000000057095

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Teel Circle over Branch Mine Run is a steel culvert carrying Blue Teel Circle over Branch Mine Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBlue Teel Circle
CrossesBranch Mine Run
LocationN of Eagleville RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13592, -75.42747
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Teel Circle over Branch Mine Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Teel Circle over Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Teel Circle over Branch Mine Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Teel Circle over Branch Mine Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Teel Circle over Branch Mine Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.