US Bridges

Pine Swamp RD over N. Branch Mahantango Crk

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N.W. of Meiserville · Structure no. 000000000031238

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Swamp RD over N. Branch Mahantango Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Swamp RD over N. Branch Mahantango Crk in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Swamp RD
CrossesN. Branch Mahantango Crk
Location2 MI N.W. of Meiserville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68436, -76.98348
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2024)
Projected traffic552 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Swamp RD over N. Branch Mahantango Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pine Swamp RD over N. Branch Mahantango Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Swamp RD over N. Branch Mahantango Crk carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pine Swamp RD over N. Branch Mahantango Crk?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Swamp RD over N. Branch Mahantango Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.