US Bridges

SR 199 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. S. of Athens Boro · Structure no. 000000000045151

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 199 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 199 over Norfolk Southern RR in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,602 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,309 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 199
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2 Mi. S. of Athens Boro
RouteState Highway 199
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.9363, -76.52438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,602 (2024)
Projected traffic3,309 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR 199 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 199 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 199 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 199 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 199 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.