Appalachian Drive over Norfolk Southern Railrd.
GoodCumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.4SE 76/81 Conrail · Structure no. 000000000014090
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Appalachian Drive over Norfolk Southern Railrd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Appalachian Drive over Norfolk Southern Railrd. in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Appalachian Drive over Norfolk Southern Railrd. built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Appalachian Drive over Norfolk Southern Railrd. 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Appalachian Drive over Norfolk Southern Railrd. carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Appalachian Drive over Norfolk Southern Railrd.?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Appalachian Drive over Norfolk Southern Railrd.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.