US Bridges

Howellville Road over Norfolk Southern Corp

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Chester County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E SR252 ADC3475-G1 · Structure no. 000000000068311

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,104
2014 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Howellville Road over Norfolk Southern Corp is a steel truss - thru carrying Howellville Road over Norfolk Southern Corp in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHowellville Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern Corp
Location0.5 MI E SR252 ADC3475-G1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.057, -75.4616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,104 (2014)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Howellville Road over Norfolk Southern Corp built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howellville Road over Norfolk Southern Corp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Howellville Road over Norfolk Southern Corp carry?

About 2,104 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Howellville Road over Norfolk Southern Corp?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Howellville Road over Norfolk Southern Corp?

It is owned by the Railroad.