US Bridges

SR 1015 over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Township · Structure no. 000000000018223

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 1015 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1015 over Norfolk Southern Railway in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1015
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
LocationJefferson Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.971, -80.0465
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2024)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1015 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1015 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1015 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1015 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1015 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.