US Bridges

SR 522 over Wetzel Run

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E of Beavertown · Structure no. 000000000047446

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

About this bridge

SR 522 over Wetzel Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 522 over Wetzel 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522
CrossesWetzel Run
Location0.5 MI E of Beavertown
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.75856, -77.15921
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 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 closed34.2 mi (55 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 Wetzel Run built?

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

What condition is SR 522 over Wetzel 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 Wetzel Run carry?

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

How long is SR 522 over Wetzel Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Wetzel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.