US Bridges

11/15W/STR.MTD.SGN over New SR 11/15 over SR 522

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Selinsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031053

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,181
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

11/15W/STR.MTD.SGN over New SR 11/15 over SR 522 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11/15W/STR.MTD.SGN over New SR 11/15 over SR 522 in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 7,181 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,464 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries11/15W/STR.MTD.SGN
CrossesNew SR 11/15 over SR 522
Location1 MI N of Selinsgrove
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85224, -76.8158
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,181 (2024)
Projected traffic8,464 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 11/15W/STR.MTD.SGN over New SR 11/15 over SR 522 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11/15W/STR.MTD.SGN over New SR 11/15 over SR 522 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 11/15W/STR.MTD.SGN over New SR 11/15 over SR 522 carry?

About 7,181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is 11/15W/STR.MTD.SGN over New SR 11/15 over SR 522?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 11/15W/STR.MTD.SGN over New SR 11/15 over SR 522?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.