US Bridges

Old 522 over Over Mitchell Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E of Raub S Mill Sta · Structure no. 000000000031229

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 522 over Over Mitchell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old 522 over Over Mitchell Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld 522
CrossesOver Mitchell Creek
Location1 MI E of Raub S Mill Sta
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.74208, -77.22299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2024)
Projected traffic837 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 522 over Over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 522 over Over Mitchell 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 Old 522 over Over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old 522 over Over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old 522 over Over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.