US Bridges

Cedar Grove Road over Trout Run

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .7MI.WEST PA-320 25F09 · Structure no. 000000000015183

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,886
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Grove Road over Trout Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cedar Grove Road over Trout Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,886 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,743 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Grove Road
CrossesTrout Run
Location.7MI.WEST PA-320 25F09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96613, -75.37076
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,886 (2024)
Projected traffic4,743 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Grove Road over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Grove Road over Trout Run carry?

About 2,886 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Grove Road over Trout Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Grove Road over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.