US Bridges

Paxtonville Road over Tributary Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Village of Paxtonville · Structure no. 000000000031223

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxtonville Road over Tributary Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paxtonville Road over Tributary Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,992 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPaxtonville Road
CrossesTributary Middle Creek
LocationVillage of Paxtonville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76799, -77.08161
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2023)
Projected traffic2,992 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paxtonville Road over Tributary Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paxtonville Road 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 Paxtonville Road over Tributary Middle Creek carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Paxtonville Road over Tributary Middle Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Paxtonville Road over Tributary Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.