US Bridges

Oriental RD over West Br Mahantango Crk

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI SW of Meiserville · Structure no. 000000000031209

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oriental RD over West Br Mahantango Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oriental RD over West Br Mahantango Crk in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesOriental RD
CrossesWest Br Mahantango Crk
Location3.5 MI SW of Meiserville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63808, -76.99988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2024)
Projected traffic501 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oriental RD over West Br Mahantango Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oriental RD over West Br Mahantango Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oriental RD over West Br Mahantango Crk carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Oriental RD over West Br Mahantango Crk?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Oriental RD over West Br Mahantango Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.