George ST over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · George St.Muhlenburg Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005303
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
George ST over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying George ST over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2030. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was George ST over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is George ST 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does George ST over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is George ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns George ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.