US Bridges

Paxon Hollow Road over Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.North US-1 Adc 20-A2 · Structure no. 000000000015389

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,233
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxon Hollow Road over Crum Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Paxon Hollow Road over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,233 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPaxon Hollow Road
CrossesCrum Creek
Location1 Mi.North US-1 Adc 20-A2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94963, -75.38174
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2022)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paxon Hollow Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paxon Hollow Road over Crum Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Paxon Hollow Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Paxon Hollow Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Paxon Hollow Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.