US Bridges

Frog Hollow Road over Buck Run

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · King Ranch 37J2 · Structure no. 000000000053534

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frog Hollow Road over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frog Hollow Road over Buck Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFrog Hollow Road
CrossesBuck Run
LocationKing Ranch 37J2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92935, -75.82254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2024)
Projected traffic414 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frog Hollow Road over Buck Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frog Hollow Road over Buck Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Frog Hollow Road over Buck Run carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Frog Hollow Road over Buck Run?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Frog Hollow Road over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.