US Bridges

Game Lands RD over North Branch Middle Crk

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI E.Of Beavertown Boro · Structure no. 000000000031268

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Game Lands RD over North Branch Middle Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Game Lands RD over North Branch Middle Crk in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGame Lands RD
CrossesNorth Branch Middle Crk
Location3 MI E.Of Beavertown Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.77628, -77.20873
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
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2024)
Projected traffic293 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Game Lands RD over North Branch Middle Crk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Game Lands RD over North 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 Game Lands RD over North Branch Middle Crk carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Game Lands RD over North Branch Middle Crk?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Game Lands RD over North Branch Middle Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.