US Bridges

Middle RD over North Branch Middle Crk

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1MI N of Benfer · Structure no. 000000000031275

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
569
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over North Branch Middle Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle RD over North Branch Middle Crk in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesNorth Branch Middle Crk
Location1MI N of Benfer
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78791, -77.20275
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2024)
Projected traffic719 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle RD over North Branch Middle Crk built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

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

About 569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Middle RD over North Branch Middle Crk?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over North Branch Middle Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.