US Bridges

SR 3035(LR 06147) over Norfolk Southern RR

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Hill Road · Structure no. 000000000005180

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 3035(LR 06147) over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 3035(LR 06147) over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3035(LR 06147)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationHill Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.3551, -76.1669
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2024)
Projected traffic89 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3035(LR 06147) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3035(LR 06147) over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3035(LR 06147) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3035(LR 06147) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3035(LR 06147) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.