US Bridges

Pa 462; SR 0462 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Mountville Borough · Structure no. 000000000021275

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,961
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 462; SR 0462 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 462; SR 0462 over Norfolk Southern RR in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 95 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 10,961 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,861 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 462; SR 0462
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationMountville Borough
RouteState Highway 462
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0383, -76.425
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,961 (2024)
Projected traffic14,861 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 462; SR 0462 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 462; SR 0462 over Norfolk Southern 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 462; SR 0462 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 10,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 462; SR 0462 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 462; SR 0462 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.