US Bridges

Pa 419; E.Main St. over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Newmanstown · Structure no. 000000000022694

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 419; E.Main St. over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 419; E.Main St. over Norfolk Southern RR in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,364 by 2032. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 419; E.Main St.
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationNewmanstown
RouteState Highway 419
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35414, -76.20272
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,575 (2023)
Projected traffic5,364 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$136,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 419; E.Main St. over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 419; E.Main St. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 419; E.Main St. over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 419; E.Main St. over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 419; E.Main St. over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.