US Bridges

SR 522-US 522 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW Wagner · Structure no. 000000000026459

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,792
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522-US 522 over Jacks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 522-US 522 over Jacks Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3,792 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,584 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522-US 522
CrossesJacks Creek
Location1 MI SW Wagner
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68006, -77.4092
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,792 (2023)
Projected traffic4,584 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$567,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522-US 522 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522-US 522 over Jacks 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 Jacks Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522-US 522 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.