US Bridges

SR 75-PA 75 over Norfolk and Southern RR

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Port Royal Boro · Structure no. 000000000020037

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,419
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 75-PA 75 over Norfolk and Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 75-PA 75 over Norfolk and Southern RR in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 115 years old, older 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 5,419 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,330 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75-PA 75
CrossesNorfolk and Southern RR
LocationPort Royal Boro
RouteState Highway 75
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5341, -77.3823
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,419 (2024)
Projected traffic7,330 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75-PA 75 over Norfolk and Southern RR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 75-PA 75 over Norfolk and 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 75-PA 75 over Norfolk and Southern RR carry?

About 5,419 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 75-PA 75 over Norfolk and Southern RR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75-PA 75 over Norfolk and Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.