US Bridges

Burd Street over AMTRAK

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Royalton · Structure no. 000000000045977

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,473
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burd Street over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burd Street over AMTRAK in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,741 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurd Street
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationRoyalton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.18846, -76.72831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2023)
Projected traffic1,741 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burd Street over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burd Street over AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Burd Street over AMTRAK carry?

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burd Street over AMTRAK?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Burd Street over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.