US Bridges

W.High Street over CSX Transportation

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Pennsylvania · High St.Csxt RR N Oxf Bor · Structure no. 000000000000474

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2009 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

W.High Street over CSX Transportation is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.High Street over CSX Transportation in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW.High Street
CrossesCSX Transportation
LocationHigh St.Csxt RR N Oxf Bor
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8622, -77.0577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2009)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$209,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W.High Street over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.High Street over CSX Transportation in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does W.High Street over CSX Transportation carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is W.High Street over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns W.High Street over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the Railroad.