US Bridges

SR 3037 over Norfolk S C&bl RR

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Johnstown · Structure no. 000000000008659

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
706 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,552
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3037 over Norfolk S C&bl RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3037 over Norfolk S C&bl RR in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 38 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 5,552 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,963 by 2032. The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3037
CrossesNorfolk S C&bl RR
LocationJohnstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32881, -78.91881
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length706 ft (215.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,552 (2024)
Projected traffic3,963 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 3037 over Norfolk S C&bl RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 3037 over Norfolk S C&bl RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3037 over Norfolk S C&bl RR carry?

About 5,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3037 over Norfolk S C&bl RR?

The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3037 over Norfolk S C&bl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.