US Bridges

SR 522 over Middle Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Middleburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000039695

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 522 over Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,192 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,912 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 522
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationMiddleburg Borough
RouteU.S. Route 522
Coordinates40.78873, -77.04413
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,192 (2024)
Projected traffic19,912 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 522 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over Middle Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 522 over Middle Creek carry?

About 13,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.