US Bridges

SR 2009 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Summerhill Boro. · Structure no. 000000000008596

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2009 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2009 over Norfolk Southern in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 41 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 2,299 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2009
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationSummerhill Boro.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.374, -78.76131
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,299 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2009 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 2009 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2009 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 2,299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2009 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2009 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.