US Bridges

SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Village of Beaver Springs · Structure no. 000000000031113

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,205
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,205 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,535 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522
CrossesTributary Middle Creek
LocationVillage of Beaver Springs
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74835, -77.21074
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,205 (2024)
Projected traffic7,535 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 over Tributary Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over Tributary 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 Tributary Middle Creek carry?

About 6,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.