US Bridges

Middle RD over Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NE of Mcclure · Structure no. 000000000031249

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle RD over Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location2 MI NE of Mcclure
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.72563, -77.30536
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2024)
Projected traffic295 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle RD over Middle 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 Middle RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middle RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.