US Bridges

Paxon Hollow Road over Trout Run

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Paxon Hollow C.C. 25E12 · Structure no. 000000000015182

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxon Hollow Road over Trout Run is a concrete culvert carrying Paxon Hollow Road over Trout Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,366 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,402 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPaxon Hollow Road
CrossesTrout Run
LocationPaxon Hollow C.C. 25E12
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95489, -75.37462
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,366 (2024)
Projected traffic7,402 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paxon Hollow Road over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paxon Hollow Road over Trout 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Paxon Hollow Road over Trout Run carry?

About 2,366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paxon Hollow Road over Trout Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Paxon Hollow Road over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.