US Bridges

Charlotte Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E PA-100 3138-G1 · Structure no. 000000000028230

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
1993 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Charlotte Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlotte Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2013. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlotte Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern (hsb)
Location1 MI E PA-100 3138-G1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2442, -75.6478
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1993)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Charlotte Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlotte Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Charlotte Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Charlotte Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Charlotte Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)?

It is owned by the Railroad.