Messiah College RD over Norfolk Southern
FairCumberland County, Pennsylvania · Messiah Access Rd/N.S.Rr · Structure no. 000000000014051
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Messiah College RD over Norfolk Southern is a steel culvert carrying Messiah College RD over Norfolk Southern in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Messiah College RD over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Messiah College RD over Norfolk Southern 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 Messiah College RD over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Messiah College RD over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).
Who owns Messiah College RD over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.