US Bridges

Clear Spg RD T-376 over Norfolk Southern Corp

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI N of US 422 · Structure no. 000000000022861

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Clear Spg RD T-376 over Norfolk Southern Corp is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Clear Spg RD T-376 over Norfolk Southern Corp in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Spg RD T-376
CrossesNorfolk Southern Corp
Location0.3 MI N of US 422
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3292, -76.5412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Spg RD T-376 over Norfolk Southern Corp built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Spg RD T-376 over Norfolk Southern Corp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clear Spg RD T-376 over Norfolk Southern Corp carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Clear Spg RD T-376 over Norfolk Southern Corp?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Spg RD T-376 over Norfolk Southern Corp?

It is owned by the Railroad.