US Bridges

SR 522 over Over Mitchell Run

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 11 MI W of Middleburg · Structure no. 000000000069679

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,802
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Over Mitchell Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 522 over Over Mitchell Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 4,802 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,609 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522
CrossesOver Mitchell Run
Location11 MI W of Middleburg
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74338, -77.22281
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,802 (2024)
Projected traffic4,609 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over Over Mitchell Run built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over Over Mitchell 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 522 over Over Mitchell Run carry?

About 4,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Over Mitchell Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Over Mitchell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.