US Bridges

SR 522-US 522 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Alfarata · Structure no. 000000000026457

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,792
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522-US 522 over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 522-US 522 over Meadow Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,792 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,584 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522-US 522
CrossesMeadow Creek
LocationAlfarata
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66236, -77.4578
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,792 (2023)
Projected traffic4,584 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 522-US 522 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522-US 522 over Meadow Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 522-US 522 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 3,792 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 522-US 522 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 522-US 522 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.