US Bridges

Gallagher Road over Norfolk Southern

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Gallagher Rd. 3368-B4 · Structure no. 000000000028037

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallagher Road over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gallagher Road over Norfolk Southern in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGallagher Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationGallagher Rd. 3368-B4
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1061, -75.2995
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallagher Road over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallagher 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Gallagher Road over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gallagher Road over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gallagher Road over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.