River Road over Norfolk Southern RR
FairCumberland County, Pennsylvania · Overview Bridge · Structure no. 000000000014040
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 346 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.