US Bridges

SR 0316 Wayne Av over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Chambersburg · Structure no. 000000000017415

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0316 Wayne Av over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0316 Wayne Av over Norfolk Southern RR in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 91 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 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 8,673 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,073 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0316 Wayne Av
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationChambersburg
RouteState Highway 316
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9242, -77.6609
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,673 (2023)
Projected traffic10,073 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0316 Wayne Av over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 0316 Wayne Av over Norfolk Southern RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0316 Wayne Av over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 8,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0316 Wayne Av over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0316 Wayne Av over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.