Dwight Street over Lebanon Val. Br. Norfolk
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Springmont · Structure no. 000000000005456
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Dwight Street over Lebanon Val. Br. Norfolk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Dwight Street over Lebanon Val. Br. Norfolk 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2020. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 49 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dwight Street over Lebanon Val. Br. Norfolk built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dwight Street over Lebanon Val. Br. Norfolk 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 2024.
How much traffic does Dwight Street over Lebanon Val. Br. Norfolk carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dwight Street over Lebanon Val. Br. Norfolk?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Dwight Street over Lebanon Val. Br. Norfolk?
It is owned by the Railroad.