US Bridges

SR 2002(APPL.1461) over Norfolk/Southern RR

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Palmerton-Delaware Ave. · Structure no. 000000000009055

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002(APPL.1461) over Norfolk/Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2002(APPL.1461) over Norfolk/Southern RR in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 years old, older 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 19,241 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,744 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2002(APPL.1461)
CrossesNorfolk/Southern RR
LocationPalmerton-Delaware Ave.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79882, -75.61723
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,241 (2024)
Projected traffic19,744 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2002(APPL.1461) over Norfolk/Southern RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 2002(APPL.1461) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2002(APPL.1461) over Norfolk/Southern RR carry?

About 19,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002(APPL.1461) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2002(APPL.1461) over Norfolk/Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.