Calcium Road over Norfolk Southern (0342)
PoorClosed to trafficBerks County, Pennsylvania · West of Maiden Creek · Structure no. 000000000005392
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Calcium Road over Norfolk Southern (0342) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Calcium Road over Norfolk Southern (0342) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2020. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calcium Road over Norfolk Southern (0342) built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Calcium Road over Norfolk Southern (0342) 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Calcium Road over Norfolk Southern (0342) carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Calcium Road over Norfolk Southern (0342)?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Calcium Road over Norfolk Southern (0342)?
It is owned by the Railroad.