US Bridges

Cumberland ST over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · East End of Lebanon · Structure no. 000000000022700

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,472
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cumberland ST over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cumberland ST over Norfolk Southern R.R. in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 83 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 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 18,472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,243 by 2032. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCumberland ST
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
LocationEast End of Lebanon
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34666, -76.38967
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,472 (2024)
Projected traffic21,243 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cumberland ST over Norfolk Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Cumberland ST over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cumberland ST over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 18,472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cumberland ST over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Cumberland ST over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.