US Bridges

Hykes Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 M West of US 11 · Structure no. 000000000048605

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hykes Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hykes Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHykes Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.5 M West of US 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7415, -77.74907
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
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 Hykes Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hykes Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hykes Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hykes Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hykes Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.