US Bridges

Denton Hollow Road over Pocopson Creek

Poor

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Pocopson Township 3692-H6 · Structure no. 000000000010693

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Hollow Road over Pocopson Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Denton Hollow Road over Pocopson Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDenton Hollow Road
CrossesPocopson Creek
LocationPocopson Township 3692-H6
RouteCity Street 359
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90089, -75.63774
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denton Hollow Road over Pocopson Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton Hollow Road over Pocopson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Denton Hollow Road over Pocopson Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Denton Hollow Road over Pocopson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Denton Hollow Road over Pocopson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.