US Bridges

Spangler Rd. over Norfolk Southern

Poor

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Adjacent US15/HBG. Xpress · Structure no. 000000000014044

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Spangler Rd. over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spangler Rd. over Norfolk Southern in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSpangler Rd.
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationAdjacent US15/HBG. Xpress
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2298, -76.9317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spangler Rd. over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spangler Rd. over Norfolk Southern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Spangler Rd. over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is Spangler Rd. over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Spangler Rd. over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the Railroad.