US Bridges

Middle RD over Over Krebs Gap Run

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 3.5MI W.Of Benfer · Structure no. 000000000031248

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
569
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Over Krebs Gap Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Middle RD over Over Krebs Gap Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 74 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesOver Krebs Gap Run
Location3.5MI W.Of Benfer
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.77068, -77.27224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2024)
Projected traffic451 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle RD over Over Krebs Gap Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Middle RD over Over Krebs Gap Run 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 Middle RD over Over Krebs Gap Run carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Middle RD over Over Krebs Gap Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over Over Krebs Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.