29th Street over Norfolk Southern
FairBlair County, Pennsylvania · 29th St.@ Beale Avenue · Structure no. 000000000005983
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,698
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
29th Street over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 29th Street over Norfolk Southern in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 4,698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,328 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 29th Street over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 29th Street over Norfolk Southern 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 29th Street over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 4,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 29th Street over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns 29th Street over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.