Pa 53 over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodCambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI North of Cresson · Structure no. 000000000048914
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,412
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 53 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 53 over Norfolk Southern RR in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,493 by 2034. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pa 53 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 53 over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 53 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 4,412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa 53 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 53 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.