US Bridges

Middle RD over Over Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 MI West Beaversprings · Structure no. 000000000031253

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle RD over Over Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesOver Middle Creek
Location1.7 MI West Beaversprings
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.75357, -77.23844
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$674,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle RD over Over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle RD over 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 Over Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is Middle RD over Over Middle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over Over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.