US Bridges

SR 522 over Trib to Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Village of Beaver Springs · Structure no. 000000000031112

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,802
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Trib to Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 522 over Trib to Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 96 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 4,802 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,609 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522
CrossesTrib to Middle Creek
LocationVillage of Beaver Springs
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74442, -77.22059
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,802 (2024)
Projected traffic4,609 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$922,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over Trib to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 522 over Trib to 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 522 over Trib to Middle Creek carry?

About 4,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Trib to Middle Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Trib to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.