US Bridges

Spring T-572 over Trib.To Middle Cr.

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Village of Middle Creek · Structure no. 000000000031303

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring T-572 over Trib.To Middle Cr. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring T-572 over Trib.To Middle Cr. in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring T-572
CrossesTrib.To Middle Cr.
LocationVillage of Middle Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76161, -77.25661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic309 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Spring T-572 over Trib.To Middle Cr. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring T-572 over Trib.To Middle Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Spring T-572 over Trib.To Middle Cr. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring T-572 over Trib.To Middle Cr.?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spring T-572 over Trib.To Middle Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.