US Bridges

Pa 997; SR 0997 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Scotland Bypass · Structure no. 000000000017464

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 997; SR 0997 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 997; SR 0997 over Norfolk Southern RR in Franklin 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 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 8,469 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,842 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 997; SR 0997
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationScotland Bypass
RouteState Highway 997
Coordinates39.97696, -77.58355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,469 (2023)
Projected traffic10,842 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 997; SR 0997 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 997; SR 0997 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 Pa 997; SR 0997 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 8,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 997; SR 0997 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 997; SR 0997 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.