US Bridges

Dellwood Street over Norfolk S RR & Plum Ave

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Dellwood ST Johnstown · Structure no. 000000000008782

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
688 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dellwood Street over Norfolk S RR & Plum Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dellwood Street over Norfolk S RR & Plum Ave in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, 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 5 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDellwood Street
CrossesNorfolk S RR & Plum Ave
LocationDellwood ST Johnstown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33499, -78.90198
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length688 ft (209.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Dellwood Street over Norfolk S RR & Plum Ave built?

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

What condition is Dellwood Street over Norfolk S RR & Plum Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dellwood Street over Norfolk S RR & Plum Ave carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dellwood Street over Norfolk S RR & Plum Ave?

The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dellwood Street over Norfolk S RR & Plum Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.