US Bridges

Pa 345 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Birdsboro RR Bridge · Structure no. 000000000048678

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,779
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 345 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 345 over Norfolk Southern RR in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,779 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,271 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 345
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationBirdsboro RR Bridge
RouteState Highway 345
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27042, -75.809
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,779 (2023)
Projected traffic8,271 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 345 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 345 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 345 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 6,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 345 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 345 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.