US Bridges

SR 0188 over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Morgan Township · Structure no. 000000000041034

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0188 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0188 over Norfolk Southern Railway in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 4,595 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,327 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0188
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
LocationMorgan Township
RouteState Highway 188
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92393, -80.07891
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,595 (2024)
Projected traffic8,327 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 0188 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0188 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 0188 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 4,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0188 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0188 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.