US Bridges

Steeley Rd. T548 over S Br of Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.N of Mcclure · Structure no. 000000000031312

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steeley Rd. T548 over S Br of Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steeley Rd. T548 over S Br of Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSteeley Rd. T548
CrossesS Br of Middle Creek
Location.5 Mi.N of Mcclure
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.72796, -77.30336
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2009)
Projected traffic116 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steeley Rd. T548 over S Br of Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Steeley Rd. T548 over S Br of 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Steeley Rd. T548 over S Br of Middle Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Steeley Rd. T548 over S Br of Middle Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Steeley Rd. T548 over S Br of Middle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.