US Bridges

SR 2011 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S. Myerstown · Structure no. 000000000022760

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,311
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 2011 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 2011 over Norfolk Southern RR in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,311 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,414 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2011
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1 Mi.S. Myerstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.365, -76.2915
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,311 (2024)
Projected traffic2,414 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$766,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2011 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2011 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2011 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2011 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2011 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.