US Bridges

SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Beavertown Boro · Structure no. 000000000031117

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,025
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, 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 6,025 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,392 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 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
LocationBeavertown Boro
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.75108, -77.17619
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,025 (2023)
Projected traffic6,392 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 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 6,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.