US Bridges

SR 0224 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · Edinburg · Structure no. 000000000047471

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0224 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0224 over Norfolk Southern in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,933 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,998 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0224
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationEdinburg
RouteU.S. Route 224
Coordinates41.01444, -80.44478
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,933 (2024)
Projected traffic9,998 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0224 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0224 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0224 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 7,933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0224 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0224 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.