US Bridges

SR 235 over Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI N of Beaver Spring · Structure no. 000000000031103

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 235 over Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Beaver Spring
RouteState Highway 235
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76261, -77.20991
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2024)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 235 over Middle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.