US Bridges

Burnt Mill Road over Paxton Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI South of 641 · Structure no. 000000000057546

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Mill Road over Paxton Run is a steel culvert carrying Burnt Mill Road over Paxton Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnt Mill Road
CrossesPaxton Run
Location1 MI South of 641
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11861, -77.57415
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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 Burnt Mill Road over Paxton Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnt Mill Road over Paxton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Burnt Mill Road over Paxton Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Mill Road over Paxton Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Mill Road over Paxton Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.