US Bridges

Mountain Dale RD over South Branch Middle Crk

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Village of Mcclure · Structure no. 000000000031241

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Dale RD over South Branch Middle Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Mountain Dale RD over South Branch Middle Crk in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,513 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Dale RD
CrossesSouth Branch Middle Crk
LocationVillage of Mcclure
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70997, -77.3175
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2023)
Projected traffic1,513 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Dale RD over South Branch Middle Crk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Dale RD over South Branch Middle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Dale RD over South Branch Middle Crk carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Dale RD over South Branch Middle Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Dale RD over South Branch Middle Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.