US Bridges

Davisville Road over Norfolk Southern

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · S of T-Pike 25G13/3259F5 · Structure no. 000000000027671

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,709
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davisville Road over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davisville Road over Norfolk Southern in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,709 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,237 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavisville Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationS of T-Pike 25G13/3259F5
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16058, -75.09282
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,709 (2024)
Projected traffic20,237 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Davisville Road over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davisville Road over Norfolk Southern 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Davisville Road over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 15,709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Davisville Road over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Davisville Road over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.