US Bridges

SR 522 over Kern Run

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Beavertown · Structure no. 000000000047211

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,025
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Kern Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 522 over Kern Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,025 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,392 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSR 522
CrossesKern Run
LocationBorough of Beavertown
RouteU.S. Route 522
Coordinates40.74997, -77.17982
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,025 (2023)
Projected traffic6,392 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Kern Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over Kern Run 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 Kern Run carry?

About 6,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Kern Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Kern Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.