US Bridges

Jackson Street over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Gallitzin Boro Jackson ST · Structure no. 000000000041337

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationGallitzin Boro Jackson ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48181, -78.55183
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2023)
Projected traffic743 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jackson Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Street over Norfolk Southern 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.