US Bridges

SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E of Middleburg · Structure no. 000000000031127

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 8,477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,167 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522
CrossesTributary Middle Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Middleburg
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79, -77.02839
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,477 (2024)
Projected traffic10,167 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 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 1941, making it 84 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 8,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Tributary Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.