17th Street over Norfolk Southern
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · C.Of HBG.NSX@I-83 · Structure no. 000000000014747
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Street over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 17th Street over Norfolk Southern in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17th Street over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th 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 17th Street over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 17th Street over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Street over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.