US Bridges

Hockle Road over Mine Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N of Mine Run RD · Structure no. 000000000057165

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hockle Road over Mine Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hockle Road over Mine Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHockle Road
CrossesMine Run
LocationN of Mine Run RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25269, -75.50131
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hockle Road over Mine Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hockle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hockle Road over Mine Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hockle Road over Mine Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hockle Road over Mine Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.