Paper Mill Road over Whiskey Run
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 0.1M N SR2016 Adc 3697-C4 · Structure no. 000000000015434
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paper Mill Road over Whiskey Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paper Mill Road over Whiskey Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paper Mill Road over Whiskey Run built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paper Mill Road over Whiskey Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Paper Mill Road over Whiskey Run carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paper Mill Road over Whiskey Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Paper Mill Road over Whiskey Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.