US Bridges

Pa 934; SR 0934 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · N.Side of Annville · Structure no. 000000000022724

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,968
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Pa 934; SR 0934 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 934; SR 0934 over Norfolk Southern RR in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 89 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 7,968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,367 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 934; SR 0934
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationN.Side of Annville
RouteState Highway 934
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3329, -76.517
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,968 (2023)
Projected traffic11,367 by 2032
Trucks7%
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$981,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 934; SR 0934 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Pa 934; SR 0934 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 934; SR 0934 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 934; SR 0934 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 934; SR 0934 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.