US Bridges

SR 522 over Penns Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Selinsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031134

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
419 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Penns Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 522 over Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 82 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 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 19,255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,353 by 2032. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522
CrossesPenns Creek
LocationBorough of Selinsgrove
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8135, -76.85555
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,255 (2024)
Projected traffic24,353 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$513,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 522 over Penns 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 522 over Penns Creek carry?

About 19,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Penns Creek?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.