US Bridges

SR2002 over Norfolk Southern RR

Poor

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Blairsville · Structure no. 000000000019277

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,272
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR2002 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2002 over Norfolk Southern RR in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,272 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,848 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 186 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2002
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationBlairsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.431, -79.261
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,272 (2024)
Projected traffic10,848 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$318,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2002 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2002 over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2002 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 8,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2002 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns SR2002 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.