US Bridges

9th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI N from US422 · Structure no. 000000000048372

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,839
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 9th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6,839 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,036 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries9th ST
CrossesNorfolk Southern/Scull
Location.3 MI N from US422
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34318, -76.42691
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,839 (2018)
Projected traffic9,036 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 9th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 9th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull carry?

About 6,839 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 9th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 9th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.