Second Street Pike over Norfolk Southern
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · South of PENNA.TPK.35C13 · Structure no. 000000000006949
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,036
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street Pike over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Second Street Pike over Norfolk Southern in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 16,036 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,797 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street Pike over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second Street Pike 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Second Street Pike over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 16,036 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Second Street Pike over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street Pike over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.