US Bridges

Pa 865 over Norfolk Stn RR Main ST

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Bellwood Boro · Structure no. 000000000041625

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
373 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,697
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 865 over Norfolk Stn RR Main ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 865 over Norfolk Stn RR Main ST in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 23 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 4,697 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,885 by 2032. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 865
CrossesNorfolk Stn RR Main ST
LocationBellwood Boro
RouteState Highway 865
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60294, -78.33131
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,697 (2024)
Projected traffic4,885 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 865 over Norfolk Stn RR Main ST built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pa 865 over Norfolk Stn RR Main ST 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 865 over Norfolk Stn RR Main ST carry?

About 4,697 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 865 over Norfolk Stn RR Main ST?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 865 over Norfolk Stn RR Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.