13th Street over Norfolk Southern
PoorDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Off Paxton St/Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000014746
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
13th Street over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Street over Norfolk Southern in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th Street over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13th Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 13th Street over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 13th Street over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns 13th Street over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.