US Bridges

T-443 Ridge Road over Trib.Of Middle CR

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.Ne of Middleburg · Structure no. 000000000031285

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-443 Ridge Road over Trib.Of Middle CR is a concrete slab carrying T-443 Ridge Road over Trib.Of Middle CR in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-443 Ridge Road
CrossesTrib.Of Middle CR
Location0.75 Mi.Ne of Middleburg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.79821, -77.02386
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic77 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T-443 Ridge Road over Trib.Of Middle CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is T-443 Ridge Road over Trib.Of Middle CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-443 Ridge Road over Trib.Of Middle CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-443 Ridge Road over Trib.Of Middle CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-443 Ridge Road over Trib.Of Middle CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.