US Bridges

Ramp B over Norfolk Southern RR Prop

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · US 11NB to I-81 NB Ramp B · Structure no. 000000000045016

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,415
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B over Norfolk Southern RR Prop is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B over Norfolk Southern RR Prop in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,415 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,881 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp B
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Prop
LocationUS 11NB to I-81 NB Ramp B
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.31581, -76.91806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,415 (2024)
Projected traffic7,881 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Ramp B over Norfolk Southern RR Prop built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B over Norfolk Southern RR Prop 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp B over Norfolk Southern RR Prop carry?

About 6,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B over Norfolk Southern RR Prop?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B over Norfolk Southern RR Prop?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.