US Bridges

63rd Street over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Off Derry St/Ruthfrd Yard · Structure no. 000000000014633

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
396 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

63rd Street over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 63rd Street over Norfolk Southern in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries63rd Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationOff Derry St/Ruthfrd Yard
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2631, -76.7779
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township 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 63rd Street over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 63rd Street over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 63rd Street over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Street over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.