US Bridges

372 Norman Wood Br over Susq. Riv; Nrfk Sthrn RR

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Holtwood · Structure no. 000000000021239

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,431 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
5,578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

372 Norman Wood Br over Susq. Riv; Nrfk Sthrn RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 372 Norman Wood Br over Susq. Riv; Nrfk Sthrn RR in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,578 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,371 by 2039. The structure is 3,431 ft (1,045.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries372 Norman Wood Br
CrossesSusq. Riv; Nrfk Sthrn RR
Location1 Mi. S. of Holtwood
RouteState Highway 372
Coordinates39.81386, -76.32678
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,431 ft (1,045.8 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,578 (2024)
Projected traffic5,371 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 372 Norman Wood Br over Susq. Riv; Nrfk Sthrn RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 372 Norman Wood Br over Susq. Riv; Nrfk Sthrn RR 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 372 Norman Wood Br over Susq. Riv; Nrfk Sthrn RR carry?

About 5,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 372 Norman Wood Br over Susq. Riv; Nrfk Sthrn RR?

The structure is 3,431 ft (1,045.8 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 372 Norman Wood Br over Susq. Riv; Nrfk Sthrn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.