US Bridges

Troop Farm Road over Hunter Run

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft W Pa 252 · Structure no. 000000000057362

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

About this bridge

Troop Farm Road over Hunter Run is a concrete culvert carrying Troop Farm Road over 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTroop Farm Road
CrossesHunter Run
Location200 Ft W Pa 252
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97769, -75.39856
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Road over Hunter Run built?

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

What condition is Troop Farm Road over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Troop Farm Road over Hunter Run carry?

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

How long is Troop Farm Road over Hunter Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Troop Farm Road over Hunter Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.