US Bridges

Troop Farm RD over Br. of Hunter Run

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · W of Merlin RD 3586-F5 · Structure no. 000000000054891

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troop Farm RD over Br. of Hunter Run is a concrete culvert carrying Troop Farm RD over Br. of Hunter Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTroop Farm RD
CrossesBr. of Hunter Run
LocationW of Merlin RD 3586-F5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97493, -75.40525
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Troop Farm RD over Br. of Hunter Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Troop Farm RD over Br. of Hunter 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Troop Farm RD over Br. of Hunter Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Troop Farm RD over Br. of Hunter Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Troop Farm RD over Br. of Hunter Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.