US Bridges

Mountain Dale RD over S Br Middle Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE of Mcclure · Structure no. 000000000031242

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
915
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Dale RD over S Br Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mountain Dale RD over S Br Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 73 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,433 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMountain Dale RD
CrossesS Br Middle Creek
Location1 MI NE of Mcclure
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.72196, -77.30951
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2023)
Projected traffic1,433 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$569,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Dale RD over S Br Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Mountain Dale RD over S Br Middle Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Dale RD over S Br Middle Creek carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Dale RD over S Br Middle Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Dale RD over S Br Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.