US Bridges

Merlin Road over Pigeon Run

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Chester County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.N. State Rd. 14E11 · Structure no. 000000000069551

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merlin Road over Pigeon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Merlin Road over Pigeon Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,893 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMerlin Road
CrossesPigeon Run
Location.5MI.N. State Rd. 14E11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09881, -75.57971
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2024)
Projected traffic1,893 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Merlin Road over Pigeon Run built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merlin Road over Pigeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Merlin Road over Pigeon Run carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Merlin Road over Pigeon Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Merlin Road over Pigeon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.