US Bridges

SR3036 Bridge Only over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Sportsman Rd. · Structure no. 000000000005181

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,463
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3036 Bridge Only over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3036 Bridge Only over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,463 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,448 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR3036 Bridge Only
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationSportsman Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.3345, -76.10618
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,463 (2024)
Projected traffic4,448 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3036 Bridge Only over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3036 Bridge Only over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR3036 Bridge Only over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,463 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR3036 Bridge Only over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR3036 Bridge Only over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.