Pa 23; SR 0023 over Norfolk Southern
GoodLancaster County, Pennsylvania · Rohrstown · Structure no. 000000000020981
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,598
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 23; SR 0023 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 23; SR 0023 over Norfolk Southern in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 53 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 10,598 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,334 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 23; SR 0023 over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Pa 23; SR 0023 over Norfolk Southern 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 23; SR 0023 over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 10,598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 23; SR 0023 over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 23; SR 0023 over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.