US Bridges

Warner Road over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. SE Kop 3366-G8 · Structure no. 000000000028118

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Warner Road over Norfolk Southern is a concrete continuous slab carrying Warner Road over Norfolk Southern in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2016. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWarner Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location1 Mi. SE Kop 3366-G8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0777, -75.3994
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic840 by 2016
Trucks0%
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Warner Road over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warner Road over Norfolk Southern 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Warner Road over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Warner Road over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Warner Road over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the Railroad.