US Bridges

SR 522 over Tr. to Middle Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Middleburg Boro · Structure no. 000000000044989

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Tr. to Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 522 over Tr. to Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12,532 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 522
CrossesTr. to Middle Creek
LocationMiddleburg Boro
RouteU.S. Route 522
Coordinates40.79082, -77.04584
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,192 (2024)
Projected traffic12,532 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 Tr. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over Tr. to 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 Tr. to Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 522 over Tr. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Tr. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.