US Bridges

SR 4018 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .8 Mi.W.Of Pinecroft · Structure no. 000000000005858

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,538
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4018 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4018 over Norfolk Southern RR in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,101 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4018
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.8 Mi.W.Of Pinecroft
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57617, -78.35291
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2024)
Projected traffic2,101 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4018 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 4018 over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4018 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4018 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4018 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.