US Bridges

Silver C. Hollow R over Silver Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW of Port Trevorton · Structure no. 000000000031198

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver C. Hollow R over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Silver C. Hollow R over Silver Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSilver C. Hollow R
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1 MI NW of Port Trevorton
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.72419, -76.87242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic308 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver C. Hollow R over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver C. Hollow R over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Silver C. Hollow R over Silver Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Silver C. Hollow R over Silver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Silver C. Hollow R over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.