T-343 Cloister DR over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft SW of T-918 · Structure no. 000000000021916
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
T-343 Cloister DR over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-343 Cloister DR over Norfolk Southern 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-343 Cloister DR over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-343 Cloister DR over Norfolk 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does T-343 Cloister DR over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.
How long is T-343 Cloister DR over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns T-343 Cloister DR over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.