US Bridges

Paxton Run Road over Clippingers Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Lurgan Township · Structure no. 000000000017606

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxton Run Road over Clippingers Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Paxton Run Road over Clippingers Run in Franklin 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPaxton Run Road
CrossesClippingers Run
LocationLurgan Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11615, -77.58946
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2024)
Projected traffic423 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$602,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paxton Run Road over Clippingers Run built?

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

What condition is Paxton Run Road over Clippingers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Paxton Run Road over Clippingers Run carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Paxton Run Road over Clippingers Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Paxton Run Road over Clippingers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.