US Bridges

10th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI N from US422 · Structure no. 000000000048373

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,357
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 10th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,036 by 2029. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th ST
CrossesNorfolk Southern/Scull
Location.3 MI N from US422
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.34307, -76.42843
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,357 (2011)
Projected traffic9,036 by 2029
Trucks10%
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 10th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th 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 10th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull carry?

About 7,357 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 10th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 10th ST over Norfolk Southern/Scull?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.